(CBS) – A U.S. postal worker was being hailed as a hero after coming to the rescue of a UPS driver during a pit bull attack Friday.
It happened around 10 a.m. on North Cicero Avenue in the Cragin neighborhood, CBS 2’s Audrina Bigos reports.
Witnesses say they don’t think the dog-attack victim would be alive if it weren’t for the postal worker’s actions.
The postal worker jumped on the dog and pulled it off the UPS driver. He held onto the dog for 15 or 20 minutes until help arrived.
Source: Postal Worker Jumps In To Halt Dog Attack « CBS Chicago
He did the right thing alright, but why would it take 15 to 20 minutes for help to arrive in a serious situation, in the Chicago area?
Job well done friend ! Takes a good man to jump a pit bull . Postal workers know dogs ! !
He’s going to be given a Letter of Warning for giving aid and comfort to the enemy.
Let’s just hope he didn’t have to cross the street and leave his route, or LOD will be forthcoming.
I would like to think that any adult would come to the rescue of someone being attacked by a dog, but I can tell you that the US Postal Service is filled with heros. Bless this letter carrier for his bravery!
As a 35+ year employee of the USPS, I am grateful for the positive comments. I applaud the brave and quick thinking postal worker.