YouTube, NBC NewsKids need to know the basics of self-defense. This way, their parents can rest assured that their children know how to protect themselves from harm and bad people.
High Crime Rate
PexelsAlpena Township in Michigan is known for its beautiful lakes and rivers, but unfortunately, it also has a reputation for having a slightly higher crime rate than the average.
The Parents Were Out
PexelsMargaret and Andrew were out one day when a traumatizing event happened to their 8-year-old daughter within their own property.
It’s Her Play Time
PexelsMargaret was at work, and Andrew was also away helping his brother when their daughter was in their backyard, finding mushrooms in the woods.
He’s In Charge
PexelsThe only “guardian” left in the house was their 13-year-old son, Owen, who was playing video games inside the house at the time.
She’s In Danger
PexelsOwen was in the middle of a game when he heard his little sister screaming from outside. At first, he thought she was just messing around, but ten seconds later, he heard another scream, and that’s when he looked outside and saw a man with his hand on his sister’s mouth and another hand wrapped around her waist.
His Weapon Of Choice
PexelsHe looked around and the only thing he could use at that moment was a slingshot. So he took it and shot a marble and a stone onto the kidnapper’s head and chest, which made him run away and leave the little girl behind.
The Adults Arrived
YouTube, NBC NewsOwen and his sister called their mother, who immediately called 911 and her husband while she was running back home.
He Got Caught
PexelsThe cops, later on, arrived as well, and thanks to Owen’s quick thinking, the 17-year-old suspect was easily found by the cops since his head and chest were hit by the slingshot.
Watch the story of how a 13-year-old defended his sister from a kidnapper using a slingshot in the video below.
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