How to React When You Are Kidnapped
Always be careful., Stay in a group., Keep something for self defense., Avoid empty streets., Don't go out after midnight., Always have some checkpoint if going out alone., Learn martial arts., If being chased, run!, Scream., Throw everything you...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Always be careful.
Suspect everyone, especially when you're not in a crowd. -
Step 2: Stay in a group.
The more people you have around you the better as they will alert you if anything suspicious is happening and help you if someone tries to hurt or kidnap you. , If they want to harm you, why can't you harm them.
Don't worry, the law protects you (within reasonable limits). , It will increase your chances of getting kidnapped. , Kidnappers usually prowl the streets in the dark for unsuspecting victims. , It's better if it is a police station, firefighter station, or etc.
If you're lost, go back to those checkpoints; they will assist you. , It will help you, A lot. , Run as fast as you can to a crowded area! . , This time, it's about being chased.
Scream out loud, ask for help.
Don't hesitate or be ashamed.
Your life depends on it.
Don't stop screaming or your chances of getting saved will decrease.
Getting discovered is a kidnappers greatest fear. , Everything can be a weapon to help you.
Throw rocks, garbage bin or anything, but not something that can be use as hand weapon like knife, long rod, etc. , When you are safely hidden, call the authorities.
Stay calm and quietly reveal your situation, location, the kidnappers face, kidnapper number and so on.
If possible, don't get off the phone and make sure it is always switched on and with you so that it can be traced by the authorities. , After hiding and if you see the chance to escape, don't hesitate, just go.
If you have safely escaped, inform the authorities, if not, repeat the above-mentioned steps. , Use your weapon.
Target weak spots such as eyes, throat, heart, testicles and so on.
Also try to kick them, to get them of balance. , Otherwise, it will make it easier to catch you. , The moment they release you after being bit,run! , If the kidnapper has succeeded in kidnapping you, don't despair.
When going to the kidnapper location, leave trail such as pieces of paper or cloth along the way.
This will greatly help the authorities. , Things to analyze are the location, the street name, the window to escape. , This will ease the investigation by police. , This will increase your chances of escape. , Locals might think something strange and will investigate. , Keep track of their daily routine.
This will be useful to escape. , If you fail, try again.
If successful, go to the nearest town, local police, church or mosque or any praying places, etc. -
Step 3: Keep something for self defense.
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Step 4: Avoid empty streets.
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Step 5: Don't go out after midnight.
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Step 6: Always have some checkpoint if going out alone.
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Step 7: Learn martial arts.
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Step 8: If being chased
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Step 9: Scream.
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Step 10: Throw everything you can.
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Step 11: Escape.
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Step 12: If being caught
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Step 13: fight!
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Step 14: Do your best to make sure that you keep your distance from them.
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Step 15: Leave a trail.
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Step 16: Analyze the location.
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Step 17: Keep track of time.
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Step 18: Ask for help if there are people nearby.
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Step 19: Leave a clue.
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Step 20: Figure out the kidnapper's plan.
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Step 21: Think of an escape plan.
Detailed Guide
Suspect everyone, especially when you're not in a crowd.
The more people you have around you the better as they will alert you if anything suspicious is happening and help you if someone tries to hurt or kidnap you. , If they want to harm you, why can't you harm them.
Don't worry, the law protects you (within reasonable limits). , It will increase your chances of getting kidnapped. , Kidnappers usually prowl the streets in the dark for unsuspecting victims. , It's better if it is a police station, firefighter station, or etc.
If you're lost, go back to those checkpoints; they will assist you. , It will help you, A lot. , Run as fast as you can to a crowded area! . , This time, it's about being chased.
Scream out loud, ask for help.
Don't hesitate or be ashamed.
Your life depends on it.
Don't stop screaming or your chances of getting saved will decrease.
Getting discovered is a kidnappers greatest fear. , Everything can be a weapon to help you.
Throw rocks, garbage bin or anything, but not something that can be use as hand weapon like knife, long rod, etc. , When you are safely hidden, call the authorities.
Stay calm and quietly reveal your situation, location, the kidnappers face, kidnapper number and so on.
If possible, don't get off the phone and make sure it is always switched on and with you so that it can be traced by the authorities. , After hiding and if you see the chance to escape, don't hesitate, just go.
If you have safely escaped, inform the authorities, if not, repeat the above-mentioned steps. , Use your weapon.
Target weak spots such as eyes, throat, heart, testicles and so on.
Also try to kick them, to get them of balance. , Otherwise, it will make it easier to catch you. , The moment they release you after being bit,run! , If the kidnapper has succeeded in kidnapping you, don't despair.
When going to the kidnapper location, leave trail such as pieces of paper or cloth along the way.
This will greatly help the authorities. , Things to analyze are the location, the street name, the window to escape. , This will ease the investigation by police. , This will increase your chances of escape. , Locals might think something strange and will investigate. , Keep track of their daily routine.
This will be useful to escape. , If you fail, try again.
If successful, go to the nearest town, local police, church or mosque or any praying places, etc.
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