Doorcam captures '1 in a million' postman who stepped up to do more than his job: 'He took our washing'

For one woman, a routine delivery turned into a story about kindness that no tracking update could capture. When Verity Wandel checked her front door camera footage, she expected to see her package drop-off — what she didn’t expect was a postman going out of his way to rescue her laundry from a downpour. In the footage shared on her Instagram page @verritywandel that gained around 125,000 likes in one day, the driver was seen carrying a parcel through the yard as it started to rain.

Instead of leaving after the delivery, he walked straight to the clothesline and carefully lifted sheets and clothing from the line piece by piece, folding them over his arm before carrying them to safety, making sure nothing was left behind to get drenched. Wandel explained in her video, "So, I thought this was really odd. He gave my delivery, but when I got home, I didn’t just find my delivery; I found our washing, because it started to rain. And the postie took our washing off the lawn because it was raining. How’s that for service?" As the footage showed him leaving the premises after putting away all her laundry, Wandel muttered, "That’s a good man." She later posted another video, where she introduced the postman, known as Gurpreet Singh.

In the caption, she added, "This is 1 in a million. I was on my way home, and the heavens opened. I thought, 'There goes the sheets.' When I got home, the line was empty. I had to watch the cameras to see what happened. The postie brought my wash in out of the rain." Psychologists say these small, selfless gestures ripple outward in ways we don’t always see. A recent study by the World Happiness Report found that simply observing altruistic behaviors can trigger what's known as "moral elevation." This includes feelings of upliftment, increased energy, a renewed desire to help others, and a stronger belief in the goodness of people. In other words, witnessing kindness can shift how people see the world and inspire them to act with empathy. 

The video touched viewers online, and many expressed their admiration for Singh's selfless act. One user, @aishnand_96, wrote, "That’s not service... that’s just being thoughtful and kind." Another, @katrinakavvalos, added, "Beautiful randomness of kindness. Very rare these days. Hope you rang his work to give him some praise. He at least deserved that. So many people are quick to ring and complain, though never ring to give credit, unfortunately." @gullparagtakkar09 commended Wandel, writing, "Love how you posted it online! Proud of you and the man who was kind af! Happy to see this."

Others pointed out the cultural aspect. "Heart of Asians. It might be 1 in a million in your country, but it’s part of our culture here in Asia. Glad you get to experience this beautiful culture," said @catsigan. Another user, @adnyla, shared a personal perspective, "I am not a Sikh, but I live in Woolgoolga (IYKYK) and have only seen this kindness and care from the Sikh community. Any day of the week, you can get food if you are in need, no questions asked. Imagine in this economy." @danielstueven8 joked, "You know what, that changes my whole perspective. Can we please get 1.2 million more of those in the next two years?"

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