Public reacts to Baudoin’s bravery

Today, as 21-year-old Haley Baudoin tries to physically and mentally heal from her attack by a stranger near the UL Campus, friends and strangers praise her for the actions she took Tuesday morning.
Baudoin was attacked and her car stolen near the UL Campus, and the suspect has still not been found.
Her cell phone was located in Scott but her car has yet to be found.
Baudoin, a 21-year-old who graduated from North Vermilion High, was approached by a 5-foot-8 black man Tuesday morning and asked for a cigarette lighter. He grabbed her and threw her in the backseat of her two-door Ford Mustang and attempted to drive off. Baudoin never gave up and began kicking, screaming and scratching him as he tried to hold her down in the back seat while driving.
He had enough of her kicking him, so he let her get out of the car. Neighbors saw her and they called the police.
Baudoin’s face was scratched and swollen the day after the attack.
Baudoin credits her father, Gerard, for telling her whenever she is in trouble to fight your way out of it. She did exactly that by kicking, scratching and screaming as he tried to drive off with her in the backseat.
Here are some of the comments posted on social media below Baudoin’s story which is posted on the Vermiliontoday.com website. They all praised her for her bravery.

Sheila Quebodeaux
Barbier
“Very brave! Glad to know you are safe!! Thank God for your father teaching you to defend yourself!! My daughter was also attacked last year and she also fought and won. Her attacker was caught. She has had a rough time. But hold your head up and keep pushing. Get out in public as soon as you can. It helps :). God bless !”

Brenda Arabie
“You did the right thing. God had you girl!!!! Another thing also to remember, if you are inside of your car...keep the doors locked!!!!”

Stacy Adcock Newman
“Brave girl! You did an astounding job of defending yourself! I’ll bet that low life didn’t see that coming. Prayers for a swift recovery of your vehicle and peace of mind.”

Ronald Thibodeaux
“You go girl. I have 3 daughters and taught them the same thing. Fight for your life.”

Allyson Hebert Turner
“Great job! Sorry you had to go through something so horrible but you are an inspiration! Never give up! Fight!”

Sandra Gamache ·
“Haley, you are an inspiration to a lot of young girls out there! You were wise to follow the advice from your father. Stay strong!”

Wanda Gaspard
Patronella
“You are an amazing young woman! I am so glad your parents taught you how to stand up for yourself.”

Bonnie Jean Hicks Viator
“So glad she got away! Brave young woman. Hope she gets over this soon and that all other young women pay attention to this.”

Molly Maguire
“I am so very sorry this happened to you. So very sorry. It’s hard not to cry. We are parents of UL students, too. We have had off campus parking in the school area. This could happen to a guy too.
I believe your very distressing assault will serve as an example that will either prevent this from happening to someone else (maybe someone who isn’t capable of fighting off an attacker, my daughter is 5-feet & tiny) or educate those who won’t know what to do. I hope you gain your confidence again soon. Do whatever you feel will help you enjoy the world again & feel more confident in it.”