In a harrowing incident that underscores the dangers of cyber-bullying, a 17-year-old boy who fell victim to online harassment has been rescued by Utah police. The teenager, identified as Kai Zhuang, was reportedly kidnapped and held captive for over a month, while his family in China were extorted out of tens of thousands of dollars.
The remarkable rescue operation conducted by Riverdale Police in Utah brought an end to the teenage boy's nightmare. After being missing for three days, Zhuang was discovered in a remote backcountry area, huddled in a tent and in a state of abject fear. Authorities found him equipped with several cell phones, which investigators believe were being used by his virtual captors to manipulate and control him from thousands of miles away.
