Rural Carrier Derek Nelson was delivering mail recently in Winthrop, ME, during stormy weather when he came upon an unresponsive man in a puddle, exposed to wind and rain.
Nelson attempted to call for help but did not have a cellphone signal. However, local Postmaster Scott Allarie, who lives in the area, happened to pass by.
Nelson asked Allarie to call 911. Paramedics soon arrived and treated the man for a medical emergency.
Paramedics later told Nelson that the man would not have survived if the Postal Service employee hadn’t stopped to help.
The man has since recovered.