Wisconsin Restaurant Staff Shield Woman from Pursuer

A woman in Wisconsin found unexpected protectors in the all-female staff of a local restaurant when a man began following her during an evening walk. Carly Major was walking her dog around Monona’s Lake Loop on Saturday when she noticed a man trailing her.

Recognizing the potential danger, Major diverted from her usual route to avoid leading the stranger to her home. She decided to head toward a nearby restaurant, Buck & Honey’s. The situation escalated when the man removed his shirt and crossed multiple lanes of traffic to intercept her path.

Fearing for her safety, Major ran into Buck & Honey’s and informed the staff that she was being followed. According to reports, the restaurant's female employees immediately provided her with a safe space away from view and offered support.

The man entered the restaurant shortly after and began asking about Major. The staff formed a protective barrier, preventing him from seeing Major and blocking his access. They then guided him out of the establishment and contacted the police.

Katie Leiter, the General Manager of Buck & Honey’s, expressed pride in her staff's protective actions. She described how the team responded instinctively to ensure Major's safety.

Beyond ensuring her immediate safety, the staff also provided Major with a meal, water for herself and her dog, and arranged a ride home. Leiter noted that one server even went to a nearby park to warn another woman about the man.

The Monona Police Department responded to the scene and located the man in the vicinity of the restaurant. Officers reported that the man exhibited signs of mental illness. He was questioned and then transported away from the Lake Loop area.

Major expressed her gratitude for the staff's selfless actions, stating that their care and concern for a stranger meant a great deal to her. She highlighted the importance of knowing that people can rely on one another, even in difficult times.