LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA—
U.S. Postal Service
Animal and insect related incidents, unspecified · Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified
Final narrative
An employee delivering mail on a route was attacked by a dog from the property.
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WHITTIER, CALIFORNIA—
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