A HERO dad rescued his teenage daughter from a Taken-style plot after she was allegedly kidnapped and found alive on a boat after “26 days of hell”.
Emmarae Gervasi, 14, went missing after getting into her car outside her home, but her brave dad managed to save his little girl from what he claimed was “sex trafficking”.
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Teen Emmarae Gervasi, 14, found alive after ’26 days of hell’Credit: Facebook
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The teenager was found on a large boat near Islip, Long Island, New YorkCredit: Vijesti 12
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Her father Frank Gervasi revealed he saved his daughter after receiving a tip Credit: Facebook
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Emmarae’s father said he got to the boat his daughter was on before the police. Credit: Instagram
Her distraught father embarked on a desperate search for his daughter.
A 65-year-old man was later arrested and charged with rape in connection with the terrifying case, but her father managed to find and rescue Emmarae before the police.
The family’s nightmare began after their girlfriend went to collect things from the Jeep outside their home in East Patchogue, Suffolk County, but left without a coat or shoes.
Emmarae was caught on security footage less than 24 hours after her shocking disappearance knocking on doors and wandering helplessly through Bohemia, less than 10 miles from where she would later be rescued by her father, Frank Gervasi.
The brave dad revealed he followed his own leads and worked closely with the local Suffolk County Police.
“I’m afraid they’re holding her against her will,” he said at the time.
“I know she’s with someone and they’re either convincing her to stay or not letting her go or worse, she might be dead by now.”
She was miraculously rescued from a large boat near the White Cap Fish Market and Seafood Restaurant in Islip, Long Island, on Friday afternoon after her father received an anonymous phone tip.
“The lady who tipped me was afraid to get on the boat,” he said.
Hero Frank confirmed that he arrived at the scene of the crime before the police, in a real-life Taken-style manhunt, according to News 12.
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Francis Buckheit has been charged with rape, kidnapping and child endangerment nearly a month after the teenager disappeared from her home on Long Island, New York.
The suspect pleaded not guilty Monday, but her father said he believed Emmarae was a victim of sex trafficking.
It was 26 days of hell seeing her alive in my arms, Frank said.
“It was a gift from God. I can’t describe the feeling I had when I grabbed her.”
Emmarae was rushed to hospital to recover from the horrific ordeal and the case remains under investigation.
Frank also explained, in the video, why he believes his 14-year-old daughter was a victim of human trafficking during the 26 days of her disappearance.
“Emma is being held against her will,” Frank said.
“She was not allowed to leave the ship unless she was accompanied, and she was forced to do things that a 14-year-old girl should not be doing.
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Her father Frank launched a desperate search to find his teenage girlCredit: Instagram
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Francis Buckheit, 65, was arrested on rape and kidnapping charges in connection with the Emmarae caseCredit: Instagram
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The 14-year-old had been missing for almost a monthCredit: Instagram
“Therefore, I believe it is human trafficking for sexual purposes and it is being investigated.”
Frank also said he thought his daughter first got into the car with someone she knew, but claimed Emmarae was later taken by a “random” 65-year-old man, the New York Post reported.
He also told The Post that the teenager had previously run away from home and had experienced some “struggles” in her life.
Emmarae’s mom, Melissa Dervay, shared the overwhelming emotions she felt when her daughter was found.
“The moment I heard her voice and knew she was okay, I felt a weight lift off my body,” she told Greater Long Island.
“I’ve been so tense the last four weeks, quietly fighting the battle. Now I’m elated.”
Suffolk County police have since seized the boat from a Long Island dock as evidence.
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Emmarae pictured with her mother Melissa Dervay and father Frank Gervasi Credit: Instagram
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Frank also said he believes his daughter was a victim of sex trafficking Credit: Instagram
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The teenager was discovered by her father after his Taken-style hunt Credit: Instagram
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The teenage girl was seen getting into a Jeep in front of her house on December 9 Credit: Instagram
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