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BBC News
04-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Jersey reservoir reopens after rat infestation dealt with
A reservoir has fully reopened in Jersey after a rat infestation forced a temporary Water said Queen's Valley reopened following work that started in April to resolve a rise in rodent numbers caused by a small number of visitors persistently feeding the said a partial closure of the reservoir, which can hold 1,193 megalitres of untreated water, was set up to allow for "targeted action" to stop the food source and protect public health.A spokesperson said the rodent population had significantly decreased but the situation would continue to be monitored. Facilities manager Terry Gasnier said people should avoid feeding the birds and other wildlife at the reservoir."We know how much Queen's Valley means to the community, and we are pleased to be in a position to reopen it once again for everyone to enjoy," he said."It's certainly been a challenge for us because of the constant feeding, but we don't want the actions of a few to keep spoiling others' enjoyment of the space."We absolutely want to keep the reservoir open to the public but we will only be able to keep the pest population under constant control if visitors stop feeding the wildlife."
CBS News
12-05-2025
- CBS News
Pittsburgh restaurant hit with consumer alert after inspector finds dead mice and rodent droppings
A Pittsburgh restaurant was hit with a consumer alert after an inspector reported finding dead mice and "too many to count" rodent droppings. The Allegheny County Health Department issued a consumer alert for Murray Ave Grill in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood after an inspection on May 8. According to the report, an inspector found two dead mice in the basement. On top of that, the inspector wrote that there were "too many to count" rodent droppings along the walls, floors and shelves in the basement storage areas and office space. There were reportedly rodent droppings throughout the facility, including in the walk-in cooler and in a cabinet behind the bar. The inspector also reported finding two liquor bottles at the bar with dead insects floating inside, and there was a "black, mold-like substance" on the ice machine. The health department designates those violations as high risk, meaning they may lead directly to foodborne illness or injury. Several other medium- and low-risk violations were found during the inspection, like loose rodent bait packs in the basement and behind the booths in the dining room. As of Monday afternoon, the consumer alert was still posted, according to the health department's website. The website will be updated when it's removed.
