Michigan boy uses slingshot to save sister from attempted abduction | USA TODAY

A girl was able to escape from an attempted kidnapping in Alpena, Michigan, when her brother used a slingshot to hit the suspect.
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A Michigan girl was able to escape an attempted kidnapping when her brother used a slingshot to strike the would-be attacker, authorities said this week.

Mlive.com reports that the Michigan State Police arrested the accused assailant in the city of Alpena on Wednesday.

The 17-year-old's name has not been released though he has been charged as an adult with one count of attempted kidnapping/child enticement, one count of attempted assault to do great bodily harm less than murder, and one count of assault and battery.

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