As a flight attendant for many years, Sheila Fredrick has seen a lot of strange things happen on planes. She wasn’t ready for what she saw on the flight from Seattle to San Francisco, though. She followed her gut when she saw a 15-year-old girl and an older guy together. She quickly did something that would change the girl’s life forever.
As Sheila walked down the aisle, she noticed how different the girl’s worn-out clothes were from the man’s fancy clothes. The girl’s sharp eyes caught her attention, and Sheila knew something wasn’t right. When she tried to start a talk with the man, he became defensive, which made her even more suspicious.
Sheila came up with a way to help the girl right away. She thought the girl would use the pen and paper to call for help, so she left them in the bathroom. Then it happened: the girl sent a frantic message that said, “I need help.”
Sheila acted quickly and called the police, who were ready to arrest the man when the plane landed. The girl had been taken from her home two months before. She was a victim of human trafficking.
The girl’s life was saved by Sheila’s bravery and quick thought. Since then, she has been trained to spot signs of human trafficking. Her story reminds us of how important it is to trust our gut and how important flight attendants are for keeping people safe. Share this moving story with people you care about!
