A little girl just outsmarted a potential abductor — and this is exactly why awareness matters. People say “stranger abductions are rare,” but over 25,000 children go missing every single year in the U.S., and many cases never get solved. Most kidnappings happen in seconds, when a child is distracted or untrained. This girl did everything right — she hid, stayed silent, and watched her surroundings. Teach your kids: ✔ trust their instincts ✔ move away fast ✔ find cover ✔ never hesitate to react