On a flight from Seattle to San Francisco, Alaska Airlines flight attendant Shelia Frederick grew concerned about a young girl and an elderly man. The girl\u2019s nervous demeanor and less-than-appropriate attire troubled Shelia. She confided in a colleague and hatched a daring plan.<\/p>\n
While serving snacks, Shelia discreetly tried to make eye contact with the girl. She locked one of the plane\u2019s bathrooms, placing paper and a pencil inside, intending to open it only for the girl. Shelia communicated her intentions through gestures while her colleague distracted the man.<\/p>\n
The girl eventually requested the restroom, with the man in tow. Shelia closely monitored the situation. Inside the bathroom, the girl wrote a note that said, \u201cI need help.\u201d Shelia immediately alerted the pilot, who coordinated with ground control to involve authorities upon landing.<\/p>\n