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Michigan employee rescues man during storm

Traverse City, MI, Electronics Technician Timothy Arbenowske
Traverse City, MI, Electronics Technician Timothy Arbenowske

Traverse City, MI, Electronics Technician Timothy Arbenowske recently responded to a structural collapse while working as a volunteer firefighter.

The collapse occurred during a storm. When the road became impassable due to downed trees, Arbenowske continued on foot.

While walking on the road, Arbenowske found a man suffering from a head injury.

He stabilized the man and used a neighbor’s boat to transport him across a lake, where an ambulance crew was waiting.

Distribution Operations Manager William Irvine praised Arbenowske, who is a captain for the fire department.

“Captain Arbenowske’s quick thinking, dedication and valor is a credit to himself and USPS,” Irvine said.

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