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Video Appears to Show Peacock Being Attacked by Mail Carrier
Newser • • business
Key Points:
- A mail carrier in Pasadena, California, is under investigation after home security footage showed him throwing a rock at and striking a neighborhood peacock named Sugar.
- Sugar, a well-known local bird, was taken to Pasadena Humane's Wildlife Center with minor injuries and is expected to recover fully under observation.
- Both Pasadena Humane animal control and the U.S. Postal Service have launched investigations and are seeking additional video evidence.
- The USPS acknowledged previous conflicts between employees and peacocks in the area and stated that misconduct allegations are taken seriously.
- Homeowner Gina Davis hopes the mail carrier will be reassigned rather than fired and is primarily concerned about Sugar's future safety and well-being.
