Elizabeth Smart marking the 2st anniversary of her kidinapping rescue on March 12, 2024.Photo:Elizabeth Smart/TikTok
Elizabeth Smart/TikTok
Elizabeth Smartis marking the 21st anniversary of her rescue after being kidnapped.
The activist and commentator, 36, who wasabducted from her home in Salt Lake Cityat the age of 14 in June 2002, shared a TikTok video on Tuesday to mark the date of her rescue.
“Today is March 12th and it will always be a reminder that miracles happen and that there are dreams that come true and that good things are abundant in this world,” Smart said in the clip.
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“For those of you who don’t know me, my name’s Elizabeth Smart and back in 2002 I was kidnapped and I was held hostage for nine months but I was rescued on March 12th of 2003,” she continued. “So today is 21 years since I was rescued.”
She went on to say, “I know anniversaries mean a lot of different things for different people and I respect whatever it means to everyone individually but for me, it really is a reminder that life is good and that dreams really do come true and that we should never ever give up.”
Smart added that despite struggles and hard times, “good things do come,” adding that it’s important to “savor the happiness and savor the joy in life.”
Elizabeth Smart at 14-years-old.George Frey/Getty
George Frey/Getty
“Today is the 21st anniversary of being rescued,” Smart’s caption under the TikTok video read. “My life is far from perfect but I’m so happy and grateful for the life I have today. #elizabethsmart #survivor #anniversary #rescue.”
Meanwhile, Smart also shared anInstagram carouselpost to mark the 21st anniversary of her rescue.
Mitchell was convicted on kidnapping charges and sentenced to life in prison in 2010, while Barzee was sentenced to 15 years in prison but was released in 2018.
source: people.com
