Postal carrier bitten by loose dogs during delivery, Blacksburg VA
Medical EmergencyA postal carrier was bitten by two loose brown Labrador dogs while delivering mail near Hemlock Dr SW. The bites broke the skin. The dogs were partially contained by an electric fence but broke through to attack. Police and animal control responded to the scene.
Audio|Source: Blacksburg Rescue Dispatch
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I have a postal carrier on the line reporting he was attacked by two brown labs that are running at large while he was attempting to make a mail delivery near Hemlock Dr SW.
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One of the dogs bit him twice inside of the right thigh and outside of the left thigh.
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I believe at least one if not both of the bites broke the skin and he is bleeding.
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The dogs are only semi-contained at this time inside of an electric fence with collars on, however, they did break that barrier to attack the carrier.
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We have a Blacksburg officer and an animal patrol officer as well.
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Location mentioned:
Near Hemlock Dr SW, Blacksburg, VA 24060
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