Brownsville mail carrier recalls dog attack as Texas ranks 2nd nationwide for dog bites on postal workers
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Texas ranks second in the nation for dog attacks on postal workers, with 358 incidents reported in 2025, according to the U.S. Postal Service. In the Rio Grande Valley, 10 mail carriers were bitten. Jesus Alvarez, a mail carrier in Brownsville for six years, highlights loose dogs as a significant danger. He recalls a past attack that required two weeks off work due to injuries. Alvarez uses technology to stay alert and employs various techniques to deter aggressive dogs. USPS emphasizes the importance of securing pets to prevent incidents and ensures mail delivery is safe for its employees.
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