The context of the following conversation is Austin escaped from their cage and ran out into the woods to lay low for a bit.:
Austin says Being kidnapped was the scariest thing I have ever experienced..
The friend responds I'm so glad you're safe and home..
Austin responds Me too. You just can't be too careful with who you hang out with these days..
The friend responds How did you escape..
Austin responds After I broke the cage's lock, I ran to the woods and laid low until I came across some hunters who called the cops..
The friend responds That sounds like such a harrowing tale..