‘Stressed’ Delivery Worker Abandons Christmas Packages In Massachusetts
A stressed Amazon delivery driver created holiday chaos by abandoning over 80 packages along a Massachusetts roadway. Lakeville Police discovered the neatly organized bags during an early morning patrol, potentially saving Christmas for numerous local residents.
🇺🇸 LAKEVILLE AMAZON DRIVER DUMPS 80 PACKAGES IN THE WOODS DUE TO STRESS?
An Amazon driver abandoned three totes of packages off Bedford Street, later blaming stress for the late-night ditch.
A body cam caught the scene early Sunday, with 80 orders left under the trees like… pic.twitter.com/8z5uOjuuzy
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) December 26, 2024
The driver voluntarily admitted responsibility, citing job-related stress as the motivation behind the package dump. Local law enforcement chose a compassionate approach, treating the incident as an internal company matter.
STRESSED AMAZON DRIVER DUMPS 80 PACKAGES IN WOODS BEFORE CHRISTMAS
The Amazon driver came forward on Monday, saying she left the packages because she was “stressed” pic.twitter.com/UxVMAOxoIk
— JOSH DUNLAP (@JDunlap1974) December 25, 2024
Amazon’s workplace challenges extend beyond this isolated incident. The company currently faces a nationwide warehouse worker strike in multiple states. Despite union actions, Amazon maintains that holiday deliveries will remain largely unaffected.
“Real life Grinch” Amazon driver dumps 80 packages in the woods, blames “stress” pic.twitter.com/b9MLAhqnPY
— Bored Panda (@boredpanda) December 25, 2024
The company has recently increased wages to address worker concerns, raising starting pay by 20% with average hourly rates now at $22. This move aims to improve worker satisfaction during challenging shipping periods.
‘Stressed’ Amazon Driver Ditches 80 Packages in Woods Days Before Christmas https://t.co/Et5yp79xjG via @thedailybeast
— Brito Vagner Dantas (@VortexBrito) December 26, 2024
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has demonstrated political adaptability, previously supporting President Donald Trump’s inauguration and dining with the former president at Mar-a-Lago.
Let me guess that the driver was a liberal who never learned to work hard and handle stress and they left the packages in the woods so that friends could pick them up.https://t.co/nD4zf5tGf7
— Todd T. Simon (@toddTsimon) December 24, 2024
The swift recovery of the packages by Sergeant Shawn Robert ensures many local families will receive their holiday gifts on time.