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Pasadena, California neighbors outraged after mailman seen on video attacking peacock

ABC30 Fresno • August 20, 2026 • business

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A mail carrier in Pasadena, California, was caught on video attacking a neighborhood white peacock named Sugar, sparking outrage among local residents.
The video shows the carrier throwing liquid and rocks at Sugar before hitting the bird with a stick, leaving it injured and disoriented in the street.
Residents acknowledged Sugar's occasional aggressive behavior but condemned the mail carrier's violent response, urging for better solutions to handle the situation.
The Pasadena Humane Society is investigating Sugar's injuries, while the U.S. Postal Service is also looking into the incident amid reports of previous conflicts between employees and peacocks.
Community members expressed hope that Sugar recovers and returns safely to the neighborhood, and that the mail carrier faces appropriate accountability.

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