# Teenage girl rescued after using Among Us to alert help

> 17-year-old Kylie Arellano escaped 500-day kidnapping using Among Us to contact another child.
- Title: Teenage girl rescued after using Among Us to alert help
- Summary: 17-year-old Kylie Arellano escaped 500-day kidnapping using Among Us to contact another child.
- Keywords: kylie arellano, among us, adam hunter harmel, kidnapping, rescue, online gaming, child safety, Dexerto
- Source: Dexerto — https://dexerto.com/among-us/teenage-girl-held-captive-for-500-days-rescued-after-secretly-asking-for-help-in-among-us-3425535
- Author: Michael Gwilliam
- Published: 2026-11-06T20:11:33+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kylie arellano, among us, adam hunter harmel, kidnapping, rescue, online gaming, child safety, gaming, sports
## Kylie Arellano's rescue
17-year-old Kylie Arellano was held captive for 500 days before being rescued.
## How she contacted help
She used Among Us to secretly alert another child who contacted the FBI.
## Rescue details
FBI monitored a video call on November 1, 2026, where she showed evidence of captivity.

> a knife harmel allegedly kept beneath his pillow
## Aftermath
Harmel was arrested on November 4, 2026, after being charged with transporting a minor across state lines.
## Key takeaway

Kylie Arellano, 17, was rescued after secretly using Among Us to alert another player she was kidnapped by Adam Hunter Harmel.