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From CBS 21

Lancaster, PA — A FedEx driver is being noticed for answering the call to action after finding an injured owl while on his route.

The Raven Ridge Wildlife Center praised the driver, Justin, saying that he called the rescue after discovering the bird.

However, due to the center not having anyone available to assist, the postal carrier swooped into action and placed an empty envelope under the owl to track it down after his shift.

Sure enough, that's when Raven Ridge said Justin came back to the bird and used his work jacket and some plastic wrap to transport it in a FedEx mail bin to Raven Ridge.

We cannot express our gratitude enough for Justin's extraordinary commitment to rescuing and transporting this vulnerable creature to our care. This was a shining example of the 'FedEx Purple Promise' in action. Thankfully, Raven Ridge staff confirmed the animal is resting and receiving vital treatment for its dehydration and wounds.

"The next 72 hours are crucial for its recovery, and we remain hopeful for gradual improvement and a complete recovery, thanks to Justin's selfless actions," the nonprofit said.

"Every effort counts, and together, we can give this owl a second chance at life!"

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[-] anon6789@lemmy.world 49 points 1 week ago
[-] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 10 points 1 week ago

Attaboy Justin! Do good work!

[-] anon6789@lemmy.world 9 points 1 week ago

He really delivered a win for owl-kind!

[-] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago
[-] anon6789@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

I appreciate it! 😉

[-] anon6789@lemmy.world 31 points 1 week ago
[-] Evil_Shrubbery@lemmy.zip 27 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I'm sad that we needlessly made ourselves an environment where a worker like this hero felt (most probably legitimately so) that he didn't have/couldn't spare the time mid shift.

I'm really glad he helped this superb owl!

[-] anon6789@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago

I was just showing the story to my girlfriend and said the exact same thing. Flying face first everywhere makes pretty much every impact a head injury, and for the brain and those massive peppers, time can be critical.

Regardless, this guy ensured the owl got care to begin with, so bless him for that! ❤️🦉

[-] Evil_Shrubbery@lemmy.zip 5 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Yeah, the shock and exposure (weather & just the openness/unprotected location) alone ...

But def gg to the dude, I'm def not trying to blame him for anything at all.

[-] anon6789@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

It's ok. I know you are really a good shrubbery at heart!

[-] Evil_Shrubbery@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 week ago

No I'm not!!

I leaned over the owl by accident, not to shield it!!

[-] anon6789@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

My mistake. Your evil reputation remains intact! 😜

[-] LadyButterfly@piefed.blahaj.zone 17 points 1 week ago
[-] anon6789@lemmy.world 8 points 1 week ago

FedEx - When it absowlutely, positively has to be there overnight.

[-] Confused_Emus@lemmy.dbzer0.com 17 points 1 week ago

The cynic in me expects to next hear FedEx fired him for not completing his route in a timely manner. But I’m in a shit mood today, so hopefully that’s just me.

[-] anon6789@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago

If I find out they did, I'll report it here so we can put them on blast! 💥

I'm assuming he's good if he let them post his pic and all that. They should give him Employee of the Month!

[-] fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com 9 points 1 week ago

The fact that a shift manager can't say "you can be 30m late on deliveries, take it now" is infuriating.

[-] anon6789@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

I wish he either had a friend or someone he could have called to retrieve it, or if there was a local animal transport person that was available, but I'm glad someone at least got the little guy eventually.

I wonder if you can Uber/Lyft an animal.... 🤔

A manger's priorities and a worker's are generally at odds with each other. Especially with a logistics company, their whole existence is getting things from A to B in the most efficient way.

I got to be the manager once, because I thought it was something I was supposed to aspire to, but I learned it's not just being the lead worker, it's pushing the big boss's will onto the people getting stuff done. I didn't last, and I don't ever really want to do it again. It's not who I am, at least not the way most places are run anymore.

[-] MedicPigBabySaver@lemmy.world 8 points 1 week ago

Should name the owl, "Wilson".

[-] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

I guaran-tee!

[-] anon6789@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago
[-] LilB0kChoy@midwest.social 6 points 1 week ago

I'm glad he took the time to help the little creature and I don't think it was malicious but this part really bugs me:

the postal carrier

A FedEx driver is not a postal carrier yet. The USPS is under attack from inside and out by private interests.

[-] anon6789@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

I checked Raven Ridge's post and they didn't call him that, but the local NBC, ABC, and Fox did, so I'm guessing some wire service must have done it.

USPS is one of the best US institutions!

[-] onigiri@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 week ago

Hopefully the owl makes a full recovery. Sending good vibes. ❤️

[-] anon6789@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

They seem pretty good at doing follow ups. I just got a follow up on an older story when I went to see if they had more info on this one! I'll probably share that tomorrow.

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