woman saves kidnap victim

Woman who stopped to use gas station bathroom stops kidnapping. – Photo credit: KSL News Screenshots

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Woman making pitstop thwarted kidnapping after victim passed her a frantic note

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Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

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