Woman Held Captive In Florida Saved After Slipping Note To Veterinarian Employee: 'Call The Cops'
FLORIDA (CBS) - A woman held captive in Florida by her abusive boyfriend takes their dog to the vet, and ends up saving her own life.
The woman said her boyfriend repeatedly beat her and threatened her with his gun. She tells police she convinced him that they needed to take their dog to the vet on Friday.
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That's when she handed a hospital worker a note, asking them to "call the cops," and they did.
The note read, "Call the cops. My boyfriend is threatening me. He has a gun. Please don't let him know."
A fellow clinic customer was relieved that the woman got help.
Police arrived and arrested the suspect, Jeremy Floyd.
The victim was treated for a head injury, black eye and arm bruises
She's expected to be OK.