Austrian Triathlete Was Able To Persuade Kidnapper Into Releasing Her By Complimenting His Orchids
(World News Austria)

An Austrian triathlete who was hit while training in Southern Austria said she was kidnapped but was able to escape her abductor by talking about his life and complimenting his gardening on Friday, according to BBC News. Nathalie Birli, 27, was riding her bicycle in Kumberg on Tuesday afternoon when she was hit by her attacker`s vehicle, according to Fritz Grundnig, Graz police spokesman. The attacker, whose name wasn`t given according to Austrian privacy rules, was arrested Wednesday. Local newspaper Krone reported Birli described being hit with the car, which caused her to break her arm in the fall. The driver got out but instead of helping her, beat her with a stick and threw her into his...