01.08.2019 | 4:30 PM | WHITTIER – A female mail carrier was hospitalized after she was attacked by a loose dog, Tuesday evening.

Authorities responded to the reports of a dog attacking a mail carrier in the 15800 block of La Forge Street around 4:30 PM.

Units arriving on scene found a uniformed United States Postal Service mail carrier down suffering from apparent bite wounds to her face.

A dog described as a pit bull mix was located nearby in the custody of its owner.

Firefighter paramedics treated the mail carrier on scene before transporting her to an area hospital.

Initial reports indicate the postal woman was delivering mail along her route when the loose dog knocked her down and then began to maul her.

Officers along with USPS representatives are on scene investigating the incident and interviewing the dog owner.

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