South Carolina woman asks stranger at a rest stop to dial 911 then leaves in a hurry — it ended up saving her life
When danger arises, people do not get much time to ponder how to save themselves. With little to no resources, they avail themselves of whatever means they have to find the slightest ray of hope. A South Carolina woman was facing a similar unprecedented situation and did not have many options or much time to request or avail of help. As soon as she spotted a stranger, without thinking twice, she asked them to call 911, per The State. It led to a relieving turn of events that saved her life in the nick of time. 911 is the easiest way to acquire life-saving help during emergencies, according to the Vail Government.
The scenario may be as unexpected as possible, but the dispatchers are often prepared for it all and are skilled to help you through the situation before help can arrive at the scene. At 8:50 a.m. Saturday, May 17, in Morgan County, Georgia, an adult woman requested a stranger to dial 911. According to the Covington Police Department, they received the call from a rest stop. The woman mentioned that she was given a bathroom break. In a matter of seconds, she chanced upon another individual, unknown to her, and asked them for help.
She requested them to dial 911 and inform authorities that she was kidnapped. “The individual was able to contact 911 and give a description of the vehicle and the female victim. Officers began patrolling Interstate 20 (and) observed the vehicle traveling west on Interstate 20,” the Police Department noted. The immediate pursuit allowed officers to eventually track the vehicle and get hold of the victim and the suspect, Charles Davis. The man had reportedly forced himself into the woman’s home and abducted her.
The government urges people to dial 911 even when they aren’t sure about danger or are uncertain about an emergency. It is recommended that callers offer as many details such as location, names, flow of events and so on. In most cases, dispatchers will ask three questions at the beginning of the call to obtain as many details as precisely as possible. These are “What is the address of the emergency?” “What is the telephone number you are calling from?” and “Tell me exactly what happened.” Even in cases where it is not possible to speak or provide details, 911 is your best bet, as dispatchers are trained to deal with similar situations.
“Officers began a vehicle pursuit on Interstate 20 westbound. The vehicle subsequently stopped in Rockdale County after a successful PIT maneuver (Precision Immobilization Technique) by the Newton County Sheriff’s Office,” Covington police said. Davis tried to escape the vehicle and run, but was eventually tased and caught. He was charged with multiple felonies, and the woman was freed and safe. Additional charges may be underway depending on the investigation. The situation met with a positive and just result due to the victim’s bravery to act astutely and the stranger, who followed up with the call, ensuring the dispatchers had enough information to act.