Important points
- Elliot Eastman, a YouTuber, has been reported to have been kidnapped in the Philippines.
- The province where Eastman lives has a history of kidnapping.
- Content creators around the world face security risks. Some use increased security.
Youtube Content creator Elliot Eastman has been reported to have been kidnapped in the Philippines. The 26-year-old is a small YouTube creator with more than 19,000 subscribers, who mostly vlog and stream his experiences living in the Philippines on American status
According to Eastman's YouTube bio, he moved to Zamboanga Del Norte province in Mindanao a year and a half ago. where he eventually met his wife in the municipality of Sibuco. Most of Eastman's vlogs show his positive experiences in the province, but in his YouTube stream from last September He talked about people not liking him and his life being at risk because of his alleged harassment.
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On October 17, Eastman was reported to have been kidnapped from his home in Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte, by armed assailants allegedly acting as police. According to local reports, the YouTuber resisted and was shot non-fatally before being loaded onto a boat and taken away. police said They are actively following Eastman's whereabouts. and the person of interest has been identified. But further investigations are still underway to find the kidnapping team's leader. Overall, local officials did their best to get Eastman home safely. Anti-kidnapping groups in Mindanao are also in close contact with Eastman's family and wife. It is confirmed that they have not heard from him since the incident.
YouTuber Elliot Eastman has been kidnapped.
In a Rappler report, citizens of Sibuco commented on Eastman's kidnapping, saying they thought the days of kidnapping in their area were over. The Mindanao region has faced insurgency and armed conflict for decades. This is the reason why many people view some provinces as dangerous. It is reported that the Zamboanga Peninsula in particular is known as the “Zamboanga Peninsula”. It is considered a “haven for kidnappers and other lawlessness” and the local government is working to eradicate this stigma. However, it is important to note that Eastman's abduction has not been confirmed as being carried out by insurgents or terrorists. This isn't the first time the YouTube community has heard news about content creators being kidnapped overseas, with YourFellowArab Made headlines after being kidnapped in Haiti
The safety of content creators is at risk.
Many content creators have shared troubling stories about their safety being at risk. With many even recording their own harrowing experiences. last month FaZe Clan Streamer Gets Slapped During Sub Thousands of viewers witnessed the moment the police arrived at their mansion. There have been many cases where creators have been attacked while filming.
The public personalities of many content creators and streamers make them easy targets for people to follow them. It has gotten to the point where some people protect themselves with increased security and self-defense weapons.
