In Spain, the owner of a bar near Madrid mistakenly confused her cash bag with a trash bag and inadvertently threw it away. Fortunately for her, the honesty of a local resident enabled her to recover the entirety of her fortune.
An Unlikely Mix-Up and a Drama Averted Just in Time
Everything changed on Thursday, March 20, when the manager of an establishment in Leganés, on the outskirts of Madrid, made the mistake of her life. After several profitable days, she had collected a total of 19,000 euros in small bills in a bag. Unfortunately, she mistook this precious treasure for a simple trash bag and accidentally discarded it in a nearby recycling bin close to the bar.
Upon realizing her mistake, the woman must have experienced a true waking nightmare. However, what could have resulted in a colossal loss quickly transformed into an unexpected relief thanks to an honest and civilized local.
An Honest Bystander Returns Everything to the Police
A few hours later, a man residing in Leganés discovered with stunned surprise the infamous bag filled with money in the garbage can. Instead of giving in to the temptation to keep the loot for himself, he chose to display a rare integrity by immediately reporting it to the nearest police station. Wishing to remain anonymous, the man did not ask for any reward in exchange.
The police quickly identified the legitimate owner thanks to other personal items present in the bag. In a video released by the Madrid police, the bar manager is seen receiving her 19,000 euros intact, carefully wrapped in a cardboard box.
Fortunately for her, the story has a happy ending. However, the businesswoman will remember this error for a long time, as it could have cost her dearly.
