SECURITY-WIDEFIELD, CO – A mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service also delivered life-saving help to an elderly man who was hurt after a fall.

The mailman, William Searuggs, said the incident happened Jan. 14 at the home of Max Patterson, 86, on Ely Street in Security-Widefield.

Searuggs said he first noticed blood in several places outside the front door.

“As I placed the mail in the box, I heard Mr. Max scream for help, and to come in and open the door,” Searuggs said.  “As I opened the door (and) went inside, he was lying on the ground.” Read more