Teen Rescued from Trafficking After Texting 911 with Landmark Clues

A 17-year-old girl was found in California after sending emergency texts in Spanish, leading to the arrest of her alleged trafficker.

The girl, trafficked from Mexico, texted 911 for help without knowing her location.
She described landmarks, enabling deputies to find her within 20 minutes.
Gerardo Cruz, 31, has been charged with multiple offenses including human trafficking and rape.
The victim is currently under the care of Ventura County Child Family Services.
Ventura County's 911 text service and translation technology were crucial in the rescue.