Dog quarantined, bit postal carrier

STURGIS, Mich. (WOOD) - A pit bull is quarantined to its owner's home for 10 days after it bit a U.S. postal carrier, police say.

Sherry Hansman was delivering mail at around 12:30 p.m. Nov. 14 in the 100 block of W. Congress Street in Sturgis, according to a news release.

The dog was in control of a 14-year-old at the time. A pit bull puppy also approached Hansman but did not bite her.

The dog's owner's son was next door and heard Hansman yelling, and took the dog inside the residence.

Hansman then called 911.

The dog's owner was not home at the time but arrived at the scene shortly thereafter. The owner's family treated Hansman's injuries until rescue personnel arrived.

The dog is up to date on its rabies vaccinations.

Information on the bite was forwarded to the St. Joseph County Health Department as required for its records.

Authorities continue to investigate and charges may be issued in the case.