Alone in a foreign country, a young woman is saved by two strangers
Summary
In 1980, Elaine Batchelor, a 22-year-old woman, was traveling alone on a night train to Greece when two young men attempted to harm her. Two older men intervened, protecting her throughout the night until she reached her destination.Key Facts
- Elaine Batchelor was 22 years old and backpacking across Europe in 1980.
- She boarded a night train from Yugoslavia to Greece, where she was likely the only woman.
- Two young men tried to harm her on the train.
- Two older men intervened and protected her for nearly 12 hours.
- The older men shared their food and water with Batchelor during the journey.
- No one spoke English, but Batchelor felt safe with the older men.
- Batchelor expressed gratitude for their protection once she arrived in Greece.
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