Silver medallist Natalie Rooney upset after left stranded by Rio taxiJohn Cowpland / www.photosport.nKiwi Olympic silver medallist Natalie Rooney was left frightened and upset after being stranded in the dark in Rio following an argument with a taxi driver. READ MORE:* Stuff's Rio Olympics guide to NZers in action* Rio Olympics: Check out the medal table* Rio Olympics: Meet the New Zealand team* Stuff's Rio Olympics newsletter: Sign up hereBut during the journey, the taxi driver then demand 275 reais. The 28-year-old had been socialising with friends and family before calling for a taxi, TVNZ reported. New Zealand Olympic Chef de Mission Rob Waddell told TVNZ Rooney had been at the New Zealand Club where athletes have been encouraged to socialise. "It was an unfortunate incident that due to road closures the taxi got lost," Waddell told TVNZ.

Source: Stuff August 11, 2016 00:07 UTC