When she boarded the aircraft, she observed something peculiar: a blonde girl wearing ratty clothing was seated next to an elderly man wearing fine clothing. As she passed them, Shelia took note of the girl’s expression. She experienced a sensation of urgency as the girl’s gaze penetrated her deeply.
“My initial impression of this girl was quite peculiar. There seemed to be a problem, to me. The first clue was that the girl was so poorly clothed in comparison to the male. Sheila mused to herself that the difference was too great.
The man became very combative when she tried to speak to him. Shelia began to suspect something was wrong.
“At first, I thought something wasn’t right. He was considerably more responsible than the young woman seated next to him, and he violently responded to any movement. I’m grateful that I acted promptly to save a life.
She set down a pen and paper in the bathroom after a little while. If the girl ever needed assistance, she hoped she would use these.
The organization known as Airline Ambassadors International was founded by retired flight attendant Nancy Rivard. They instruct staff members on how to spot indicators of human trafficking.
They trained Shelia to help her see it more clearly in the future once she found this girl.
