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Elderly woman attacked in popular Seattle park

The Columbian
Published: December 21, 2010, 12:00am

SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Police say that an 89-year-old woman was attacked by an unknown man around 5:30 a.m. on Saturday while jogging at a popular park.

Saturday’s attack follows another two incidents in Seattle parks where joggers were targeted that police are investigating.

Police say the 89-year-old woman was knocked to the ground while jogging around Green Lake park by a man. The woman kicked and screamed, scaring the suspect off. She was then able to flag down a passer-by and call 911.

Police say the suspect remains at large. The woman was not hurt.

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