UPS driver in Virginia praised for kicking down door, saving dogs from house fire:
NORFOLK, Va. – A Virginia UPS driver is being praised for going above the call of duty and rescuing a resident’s dogs from a fire.He said he is very familiar with a family’s house in Norfolk after delivering packages there multiple times.
Last Wednesday, however, while braving the elements on his route, Schwenk said he was driving down the street and smelled smoke.Schwenk said he didn’t think much of it at first, but after he turned onto the familiar street, he realized something was wrong.The house had caught on fire after being struck by lightning.“It was a blessing that I knew there was pets there,” he said.
He then rang the doorbell, knowing he didn’t have much time, and eventually kicked the door in. He said the dogs were right inside. Schwenk said he was able to get the three dogs to safety with the help of a few others. Then he went back to doing his job.
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