Woman Shares How Stepdad’s Advice Saved Her From Hotel Intruder At 15

You never know when lifesaving advice will come in handy. Luckily, Josie Bowers was able to recall wise words from her stepdad when she was only 15 years old. The harrowing moment took place during what should have been a happy time: a vacation. In fact, this was quite a trip for Josie’s family. They’re from Canada and were staying in the States at Ocean City Hilton in Maryland.

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During the trip, her family visited a nearby beach. At some point, the 15-year-old needed to go back to the hotel for a shower, and she did so alone. Just as she was getting out, however, she noticed a long wire hook being slid under the door. Someone was trying to open the door with it. Panicked, the teen managed to slam the door on the strangers just in time. Hear what happened next in the video below (Content Warning: Language).

At first, Josie wondered if the strangers were telling the truth. What if she had shut the door on Hilton workers? Despite the stress of this moment, Josie was able to reason why that didn’t make sense. Best of all, though, she remembered what her stepdad taught her: Never let people know you’re alone.

As a result, Josie cleverly pretended to call out to her dad. This sent the potential intruders bolting away. So, although this situation was terrifying, Josie says she’s happy she is now able to share this lifesaving advice with others. She elaborates more in the video below (Content Warning: Language).

“Ok but the ‘HEY DAD THERE’S SOMEONE HERE’ idea was brilliant,” someone points out in the comment section of the video. “You are very smart and I’m so glad you were okay!”

No matter your age, advice like this truly can save your life! We’re so glad that Josie was able to remember her stepdad’s wise words and that she is using her experience to help others.

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