Terrifying Encounter: Michigan Couple Held at Gunpoint on Nature Trail

Imagine taking a walk on one of Michigan's many nature trails when, out of nowhere, a man pulls out a gun and points it at you. Well, that's exactly what recently happened to a couple that were walking on trails on a nature preserve.

If there's one place you should feel safe in Michigan, it's on a nature trail. The only thing you should be worried about is a bear or some other wild animal looking for its next meal. Of course, a scenario like that is very rare. My point is, you shouldn't have to worry about someone pulling a gun or knife on you.

On Friday, March 14, a man and woman walking along a nature trail near Traverse City were stopped by a man wielding a gun and a knife.

According to Up North Live, A 25-year-old Lewiston man is facing felony charges after allegedly holding a couple at gunpoint on the trails behind the ALDI in Garfield Township’s Miller Creek Nature Reserve.

The suspect apparently held the gun on the man and woman for a few minutes before telling the man he could go. The man didn’t waste any time. He took off and called 911 while the woman was left alone with the armed suspect.

The police arrived on the scene and arrested the suspect. At first, he refused to put down his weapons, but they eventually convinced him to.

It goes to show that no matter where you are, you should always be aware of your surroundings even on a Michigan nature trail.