🚶Alex Batty was kidnapped by his own mother at the age of 11 and hidden in Europe for 6 years.
🗺️He lived a nomadic lifestyle, constantly on the run and assuming fake identities.
😢During his time in hiding, Alex experienced loneliness and missed out on a normal childhood.
🏡At 18 years old, Alex decided it was time to escape and return to his old life.
😌He made a daring trek back home, facing mental and physical exhaustion along the way.
How did Alex manage to escape?
—Alex made a snap decision to leave while having an argument with his mother. He packed a rucksack and walked for days until he was eventually helped by a kind stranger.
What was Alex's life like while he was on the run?
—Alex lived in various hippie communes and remote locations in Spain and France, constantly changing his name and appearance to avoid detection.
Did Alex receive any education during those 6 years?
—No, Alex did not attend school. He taught himself through reading books and occasionally helped his grandfather with odd jobs.
How did Alex's grandmother react when she learned he was found?
—She was overjoyed and relieved, having spent 6 years worrying about the fate of her grandson. The news came as a great relief to her.
How has Alex been adjusting to his old life?
—Alex is still in the process of adjusting. He feels a mix of emotions and is currently rediscovering familiar places and memories from his childhood.
00:00At 11 years old, Alex Batty was kidnapped by his own mother and hidden in Europe for 6 years.
04:00During his time on the run, Alex assumed fake names and lived in various hippie communes and remote locations.
10:00Alex decided to escape and made a daring trek back home, facing mental and physical exhaustion along the way.
15:00After being helped by a kind stranger, Alex returned home and was reunited with his grandmother.
16:00Alex is still in the process of adjusting to his old life and rediscovering familiar places and memories.
