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!”

  • Evil_Shrubbery@lemmy.zipEnglish
    271·
    16 days 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.worldOP
      71·
      16 days 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! ❤️🦉

    • Tikiporch@lemmy.world
      62·
      16 days ago

      I get what you’re saying, but packages often need to be at a place by a specific time. It might not be right, but people pay extra for guaranteed delivery and we don’t know a customers situation. They may need their medicine before their evening flight or something. The courier doesn’t know. Save an owl, make life hard on your customers. That’s a hard decision to make, but luckily the owl was cool with chilling until later.

      • SkyezOpen@lemmy.world
        31·
        16 days ago

        I’m just gonna say if you need urgent delivery FedEx is not the play. Those fuckers will leave a “sorry we missed you” sticker at the door when you’re home and waiting.

        • Tikiporch@lemmy.world
          3·
          16 days ago

          They’re all a gamble, in my experience. Just depends on who drives your route, and if they’re a decent person who gives a fuck. Parcel deliveries are priced based on a single delivery trip, if they make two trips they’ve blown their margin and are losing money.

        • Evil_Shrubbery@lemmy.zipEnglish
          3·
          15 days ago

          Yes, urgent deliveries for life & death situations are core infrastructure and should never be left to private corps running on (sub?) minimum costs.