Newberry County deputies investigating after postal worker seriously injured during dog attack
Courtesy: Sumter County Sheriff’s Office
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NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a postal worker was seriously injured during a dog attack, say deputies.
On Saturday, Oct. 11, a postal worker approached a home to deliver mail when they were attacked by at least one dog.
According to initial reports, the dog or dogs attacked the employee which has resulted in multiple injuries.
Emergency medical services responded to the scene, and the worker was medevaced to a trauma center, where they are currently receiving treatment.
Their condition has not been publicly disclosed at this time.
USPS is working closely with local animal control authorities and law enforcement to investigate the incident, according to NCSO.
Additionally, the dogs involved have been secured, and an assessment of the circumstances is underway.
This incident is under investigation by The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office, Newberry City Police Department, Newberry County Animal Car and Control, and the United States Postal Service. Newberry County Emergency Medical Services, Newberry County Rescue Squad, and Newberry City Fire Department offered on scene medical care.
