US EditionPostal Carriers Keep Getting Attacked by Dogs in Southern California
- Amanda Salen, a mail carrier in Hamburg and Pine Grove, was attacked by a pit bull resulting in 30 stitches on an unspecified day.
- The attack occurred despite no visible sign of a dog before delivery, highlighting unpredictable risks faced by postal workers.
- The U.S. Postal Service and Royal Mail report rising dog attacks on carriers, averaging 42 weekly in the UK and over 6,000 annually in the US.
- Royal Mail recorded 2,197 attacks in 2024/25, a 2% increase from the previous year, causing 2,700 lost workdays and some permanent injuries.
- Both postal services emphasize public responsibility by securing dogs and promote awareness campaigns to reduce attacks and protect carriers' safety.
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HOUSTON (KIAH)--The United States Postal Service reported that in 2023, Texas ranked second in the nation for number of letter carriers attacked by dogs. The numbers show an increase this year by 16% compared to last year. Houston remained second when it comes to attacks across the U.S. for the past few years. Statistics from USPS state that there were 6,000 dog bites on letter carriers nationwide. Several letter carriers say they've encountered…
Postal carriers keep getting attacked by dogs in Southern California
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