Woman arrested in connection to attempted kidnapping at Georgia state park

MONROE COUNTY, Ga. — A woman is behind bars after officials say she attempted to kidnap someone at a Georgia state park.

Monroe County sheriff told Channel 2 Action News on Tuesday that deputies arrested Kara Christopher in connection to an incident that occurred in the High Falls State Park.

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The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said on Feb. 19th, around 4:30 p.m., deputies were called to investigate an attempted kidnapping at the park.

Authorities confirmed that the victim was safe. Their identity has not been released.

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Christopher was charged with kidnapping and is being held without bond.

The attempted kidnapping remains under investigation.

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