Challenge your detective abilities and identify the culprit!On a scorching summer day, Inspector Warnicke, accompanied by his assistant, was actively chasing a suspect. Tracing the trail, they ended up on the edge of a petite yet swiftly flowing river.Spotting a cluster of swimmers nearby, Warnicke inquired:— We’re searching for a guy around your age. He must be nearby. Have any of you seen him?
The young people informed them that a few minutes earlier, a guy sprinted past them:”He threw himself into the river right here. Look, he’s coming out of the water on the other side! Hurry!”Despite the guys offering their boat, the inspector declined.”Let him escape; now I want to get to know you better.”
Now, the question: why did the inspector choose to focus on the group of guys instead of chasing the fugitive on the other side?
Let’s revisit the scene and consider what might have perplexed the detective. The answer to this puzzle is not as complex as it may seem initially. To understand the inspector’s logic, pay attention to the conditions of the task. Take note of what is mentioned about the river.
The answer: in the fast river, the current would wash the guy away, preventing him from emerging on the opposite side of where he entered the water. Therefore, the criminal is one of the guys standing on the shore.
Sometimes, the most ingenious solutions are the simplest! Thank you for reading and being with us; we value your attention. We hope you enjoyed solving this mystery. Don’t forget to challenge your friends to solve it too and test their skills. Enjoy your time!