the buzz log

When you're young and in love, you can do some pretty dramatic things. Such was the case with two German lovebirds who decided to run away and get married in Africa. The hitch: they're five and six years old.

Fortunately, their safety was never an issue. They were "caught" at the local train station by police and returned to their parents. Folks have been viewing the story of Mika and Anna-Lena as an adorable case of puppy love rather than a terrifying "My God, where are the children!" cautionary tale.

BBC hosts an entertaining recap of the mad dash to romance. Apparently, the twosome packed bathing suits and sunglasses and invited Anna-Lena's seven-year-old sister as a witness. They apparently aroused the suspicion of a local police officer, who assured the trio that they wouldn't get very far without tickets and money.

The blog Lil' Sugar explains that the kids, who said they are "very much in love," came up with the plan while their parents partied on New Year's Eve. Early the next morning, the adventure began. Jezebel and Neatorama also picked up on the story. Both blogs note that a police spokesman said that while they're a little young to be tying the knot now, "they can still put their plan into action at a later date."

All together now: Awwwwww.