Let's say you were working at the local college, maybe University of Alabama Birmingham? It's 8:30am on New Years Day and you are on "rounds" going between labs in different buildings. Suddenly as you are walking outside you see a naked man run by and some screaming.
What would you think? Really, would you be disgusted or amazed that some people are still partying? How do you know what is happening and what your next step should be? Maybe you should just step back into the building and let the event pass like you never saw it? Many people would do just that. It's the easy way and it's none of your business.
But then there is a female voice saying, "Help, please help my friend" near the roadway. She is hidden in some short bushes as the man seems to be dragging a woman away, or attempting to. The friend is yelling at the cars passing, many of them, and none are stopping. So, the prudent thing to do is call 911 immediately and pray the police come quickly, but yet stay hidden from the naked wild man. You see the girl a bit bloody around the face and realize this isn't a partying situation, something is definitely wrong.
A policeman shows up, but just one at first, so you still stay in a safe spot, smart thinking. Finally more cops show up and they get the naked man in cuffs. The young lady is taken away in an ambulance. You did the right thing Andrea and probably saved this woman from greater harm. I am proud of you!
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