A father shares the emotional moment he rescued his daughter after she was missing for 26 days, revealing the harrowing details of her ordeal
Islip: A dad’s nightmare turned into a miracle when he found his 14-year-old daughter, Emmarae, after she was missing for 26 days. It all started when she vanished after getting into a car outside their home.
Frank Gervasi, her father, received a tip that led him to a boat where Emmarae was being held. He got there before the police, which is just incredible. Can you imagine the relief he felt seeing her alive?
When he finally found her, he described it as a “gift from God.” He was overwhelmed with emotion, saying he couldn’t put into words how it felt to hold her again after such a long time.
Emmarae was taken to the hospital to recover, and the police are still investigating the case. A 65-year-old man was arrested and charged with rape, which is just horrifying.
Frank mentioned that the tip came from someone who was scared but brave enough to help. He’s grateful for the support from the community and the police, who worked hard during the search.
The whole ordeal began when Emmarae went to grab something from a Jeep outside their house in East Patchogue. She left without a coat or shoes, which made everything even scarier.
Security footage showed her wandering around, knocking on doors, just a day after she disappeared. Frank was following leads and working closely with the police, fearing the worst.
He believed she was being held against her will and was worried she might be dead. Sadly, he suspected she was a victim of sex trafficking, which is just heartbreaking.
Emmarae’s mom, Melissa, expressed her relief when she heard her daughter’s voice. She felt a huge weight lift off her shoulders, saying she had been tense for weeks.
The police have taken a boat as evidence, and the investigation continues. It’s a tough situation, but at least Emmarae is safe now, and her family can start to heal.
