Naked Man Escapes Into River After Attempted Kidnapping | Seattle News

A naked man allegedly tried to kidnap a seven-year-old girl in Portland’s Tom McCall Waterfront Park, lunging at her while her mom held on tight. Bystanders rushed in, fighting him off with punches, slaps, and even pepper spray—forcing him into the Willamette River. Police, delayed by another gun call, eventually found him swimming and arrested him on charges including attempted kidnapping and assault. The girl suffered minor scratches but was unharmed, thanks to the quick, heroic actions of her parents and the crowd. A chilling reminder: sometimes, ordinary people can make all the difference. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d029c7ae0b3bee53