Hello; The postman eventually got away from the dog and into the car taking the video. I am sure he is badly hurt. The dog flopped over for a short time but got up and was going after the woman. Last of the visuals was the woman going for her front door. I do not know if she made it.
Too many folks around here (Northest TN ) let their dogs run loose. I carry all the time when I ride or walk and much of the time in general. I had my weapon out when confronted by the two dogs the first time. I knew to stop riding as it was a surprise and I knew I could not out run them. I stopped and put the bicycle between me and them. That stopped the chase but every time I started to get back on the bike they would close in. I was able to eventually charge at them yelling and they backed off enough that I got away.
I was ready the next ride and had my speed up going out from my home so got by. But coming back on the other side of the highway was up a slight grade and my 71 year old legs do not have much speed uphill. The dogs came right out on the highway. Cars were swerving and some even stopped. I hoped a car would end the standoff but no such luck.
I have ridden a couple of times since the deputy came by and have not seen the dogs. I hope he found the owner(s) as that is much preferred to my shooting a dog. Anyway I now carry some additional non lethal protection. I do not want to be mauled so will protect myself but I also do not want to be vilified for hurting a dog. I am willing to bet there will be some who will object to the dog in the linked video being put down.
