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Published: 2007-07-24 20:32:00
Updated: 2007-07-24 22:08:22

Posted: July 24, 2007

Pit Bull Attacks UPS Driver

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Hillsborough, N.C. — A pit bull attacked a United Parcel Service deliveryman at a home in Orange County early Tuesday afternoon, officials said.

The attack happened as the UPS worker delivered a package to a home on East Lebanon Road, northwest of Hillsborough, said sheriff's deputies.

The injured man was taken to UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill. The extent of his injuries was unknown, officials said.

Orange County Animal Control workers said they seized the dog and would quarantine it for at least 10 days to determine if it has rabies.

The dog's owner wasn't home at the time of the attack, but has been cooperating, said officials.

Animal control officers and deputies are continuing to investigate to decide the fate of the dog and whether any action should be taken against the owner.

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Was the dog fenced, leashed? Was the dog loose? IMO, the owners are liable, IF the dog was not properly contained.

Hope the UPS driver recovers ok.

I also feel badly for the dog, too. He was probably protecting his property (territory), and can you blame him? No.

I hope he was up to date on his rabies...........
Click to view my profile All child molesters should die
July 25, 2007 7:00 p.m.
Rockenhorse- I too would not have a collar on my dog if I kept it confined in a fence with a lock on the entrance so no UPS man can get in my yard without someone being there or some kid coming by and opening the gate. People who chain them have never seen one electrocuted by lighting or they'd find a different method than chaining them up.
ladyblue
July 25, 2007 1:46 p.m.
dogs in Efland I mean
Click to view my profile iamforjustice
July 25, 2007 1:20 p.m.
There are really real homes in Efland? You are goshing me!!! Not all homes in Efland are trailers? I bet there are lots of gods in Efland.
Click to view my profile iamforjustice
July 25, 2007 1:19 p.m.
I live in Efland and I will take living in Efland anyday over living in Raleigh and Cary...and I don't live in a trailer park..I don't have to look out my window and see what the next door neighbor is doing 10feet away.....
orangecountymom
July 25, 2007 1:10 p.m.
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