Fleeing demoralized unit move off the board?

[tsievers]

14.33 - Fleeing demoralized units and leaders may only enter hexes farther away from enemy units capable of harming them with Anti-Tank or Direct Fire. If this is not possible, they may enter hexes at an equal distance from such enemy units. If this is also not possible, they must remain in place.

16.52 - No unit may exit the board unless the scenario instructions permit. Those that would be forced to exit but cannot (like fleeing demoralized units in a scenario that doesn't allow units to exit) remain in the board-edge hex.

Thanks! I appreciate your help. Seems a little weird, having them huddle at the base of the hill when in theory there might be better cover in (hypothetical) terrain off-board, but the rules you've cited are clear.