Escape from Dixon: Corn maze leaves visitors calling for help

In the town of Dixon, with just over 19,000 residents, Matt Cooley runs the Cool Patch Pumpkins farm. The owner originally started by selling pumpkins by the roadside, which gained popularity. Over time, he created a maze in the cornfield, which has become one of the area's main autumn and Halloween attractions.

The corn maze, covering approximately 60 hectares, has become a real challenge for visitors.

According to reports from various international media outlets, including the Los Angeles Times, finding one's way into the maze is so difficult that many panic after entering. Stressed tourists even call for help using the emergency services number 999.

As emergency responders reported, the problem of finding the exit from the maze is not new. Even ten years ago, visitors reported spending up to four hours inside, trying to find the exit before the farm closed. Nevertheless, there is no shortage of people eager to enjoy the attraction.

Responders who answer the calls usually inform tourists to wait for the farm staff's help or to exit the maze by breaking through its walls.

The corn maze, designed by Tayler Cooley, the owner's daughter-in-law, has a different theme every year. This time, the phrases "A house divided will not stand" and "God Bless America" were carved into the cornfields.

The maze is not the only attraction of the farm. Giant hay bales decorated to resemble minions from the popular film series are easily seen from the main road. In the past, the maze was considered the largest in the world and was listed in the Guinness World Records, although recently, this title has been overtaken by a farm in Quebec.

Entry to the maze costs €21 and it can be visited until the end of October this year.