Orting: 911 calls released in pit bull attack on UPS driver

  • Source: KIRO-TV CBS 7
  • Published: 10/13/2017 06:57 AM

KIRO 7 obtained the 911 call from a UPS driver who was attacked by five pit bulls while making a delivery to a home near Orting on Sept. 13. UPS driver Kevin Backlund called 911 saying he was trapped on a flatbed trailer surrounded by angry, barking pit bulls. Backlund: “I’ve been attacked by five pit bulls. I’m a UPS driver.” He had already been mauled and was bleeding badly as he told operators he desperately needed help. Dispatcher: “Do you need medical aid?” Backlund: “Yes. They got a vein. I’m bleeding profusely.” Dispatcher: “OK. I’m getting paramedics on the line with us. Hold on, OK?” The 59-year-old Backlund was making a delivery to a home in the McMillan area when the dogs attacked him.



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