This Girl Got a Christmas Card and You Won’t Believe What Was Written in It

Initially thought to be as a prank, it was later confirmed to be true.

Christmas always comes with cheer and galore. But at times things can completely turn bizarre.

6-year old Florence Widdicombe went to the local Tesco store to buy a card to write to her friends on Christmas eve. She did find a card. But when her father opened it, to his disbelief he found a desperate cry of help with the words–

“We are foreign prisoners in Shanghai Qingpu prison China. Forced to work against our will,” the card’s message read. “Please help us and notify human rights organization.”

The chilling message was first thought to be a prank of some kind Florence’s parents but later it was found to be factually correct.

As per the he note urged to contact Peter Humphrey, a British journalist who was held in the same prison four years ago, according to the BBC.

Tesco had already started the investigation and severed ties with Chinese factory that produced the ‘Kitten wearing Santa hat’ Christmas card  above.

Speaking to Sky News, the Florence’s father, Ben Widdicombe said–

“After some reflection we thought that if someone was genuinely desperate enough to write that card we should take it seriously. When I tracked Peter down on the internet, I came across this story and it became very serious and quite chilling in a way.”

Florence with her father (Source: Google)

On contacting Mr. Humphrey, it was found that he and his wife were imprisoned for two years on bogus charges.

Mr. Humphrey during the trial (Source: Google)

Mr. Humphrey is sure that whoever wrote the message came to know him between 2015 to 2017, the two year period in which he served. In the prison, inmates are made to do crude, mundane tasks with little or no pay.

As of now Chinese officials are denying these allegations.

Manish M

Recent Posts

Amanda Seyfried and Her Complex Characters in Movies

Ready with your popcorn?  Let’s dive into Amanda Seyfried’s list of unforgettable roles that showcase… Read More

2 months ago

Salma Hayek Pinault on the Covers of L’Officiel

Hold onto your seats, fashion lovers! Salma Hayek Pinault is lighting up our feeds yet… Read More

2 months ago

Celebrity Birthdays of November 2024

November is bringing us a lineup of unforgettable birthdays featuring some of Hollywood's brightest stars!… Read More

2 months ago

Jennifer Garner Recreates Her Look From “13 Going on 30” for Halloween

Do you remember the movie, “13 Going on 30?” If you do, that’s well and… Read More

2 months ago

Is Jennifer Lawrence Expecting Her Second Child?

Jennifer Lawrence has officially confirmed to Vogue that she is expecting her second child. She… Read More

2 months ago

Celebrities Who Got the Salmon Sperm Facial

Celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Aniston have drawn widespread attention to the salmon sperm… Read More

2 months ago