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‘Size of a small cat': Locals disgusted as huge rat found in home
Shocked residents have been left disgusted after discovering an enormous 22-inch (55cm) rat in a UK home. The rodent was found in a home in Redcar and Cleveland and left hundreds repulsed after a picture was shared on social media by local politicians. With the possibility of the rat's size breaking records, Conservative Party councillors, David Taylor and Stephen Martin, have criticised the Labour-run council, calling for a full vermin study to be carried out across the district. The super-sized rat was discovered in a property in the Normanby area by a pest controller who had been called to investigate, reports the MailOnline. While it is unknown how it accessed the property, it is believed that it was nesting somewhere in the home. David Taylor took to social media to express his disgust. 'It's almost the size of a small cat. And it's not a one-off,' he wrote. 'The longer this is ignored, the worse it will get. We need action - not just advice.' In the post, Mr Taylor also addressed the issue of overflowing bins in the Eston and Whale Hill area. He explained that shops and takeaways dump items in them, providing 'easy food' for rodents. In response to this post, dozens of locals have chimed in to express their concern. One wrote: 'We cannot even use our back door to put rubbish out it's that bad with rats - two just left dead in the street to rot - when did we become such a scruffy rundown place?' Others called out the council, claiming that they report the issue of rubbish and food being left out on the street, but 'nothing gets done.' Another even claimed she saw a rat the size of her Jack Russell drinking from a puddle. According to the MailOnline, rats are known to grow to a large size when there is an ongoing abundant supply of food. The Eston ward councillors pointed out that Redcar and Cleveland Council no longer handle domestic rat infestations, placing the responsibility on the residents to solve the problem. But, the councillors argue that due to public land being left overgrown and overflowing with bins, the problem has been made worse. They are therefore calling for a full vermin study and proper funding to tackle the mounting issue. It is estimated that there could be roughly 250 million rats in the UK. They present a major problem as they can pose as a serious health hazard, and also breed rapidly, so need to be dealt with as soon as they are detected. Among the diseases carried by rats are leptospirosis, salmonellosis, and rat-bite fever. They can be spread through contact with rat urine, droppings, bites, or through contaminated food and water. A spokesperson for Redcar and Cleveland Council said: 'The council has a dedicated pest control officer who manages pest issues on council-owned land. 'While we no longer provide a wider pest control service, we do offer advice to residents where possible. 'The council continues to work with Beyond Housing, Northumbrian Water and other partners to address complex issues and explore potential solutions. 'There is also helpful guidance and preventative measures on our website to support people in dealing with pests.'
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