A Cry for Help Stopped This UPS Driver—But What Happened Next Was Unbelievable
What would you do if you heard someone screaming for help inside a house? Would you step in and be the hero? Call the police? Or maybe just walk away, convincing yourself it’s none of your business?
For UPS driver Lee Purdy, there was no hesitation. While delivering packages in Oregon like he did every day, he suddenly found himself in an unusual—and unforgettable—situation.
As Lee walked past a house, he heard it. A desperate cry for help. He froze. The voice sounded strained, almost as if the person couldn’t catch their breath. Panic set in. Should he investigate? What if someone was in danger?
Unsure of what to do, Lee called his wife for advice. Her response was quick and clear: “Call 911.”
Within minutes, the police arrived, ready for anything. They didn’t know what awaited them behind the door of the house. Was someone in trouble? Were they walking into a dangerous situation?
The officers cautiously entered, their adrenaline running high. They moved through the eerily quiet home until they reached the living room. And there it was—a parrot perched on its stand, loudly shouting, “Help me!”
Relief and laughter filled the room as the officers realized there was no emergency—just an exceptionally convincing bird.
Diego, the mischievous parrot, wasn’t new to this kind of chaos. His owner, Susan Baird, later explained that he had a habit of mimicking human voices and animal sounds. Recently, he’d picked up “help me” from the television, and it had become his favorite phrase to repeat.
While the situation ended on a humorous note, everyone was relieved that no one, including Diego, was actually in danger.
So, next time you hear a cry for help, remember Diego the parrot—because sometimes, even the most urgent calls might just be a feathered prank.
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