22 inch rat caught in England

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NORTH YORKSHIRE, England — Pest control workers discovered a rat that was said to be "over 22 inches long from nose to tail" inside a home, according to local officials in England.

Officials said pest control workers discovered a rat measuring over 22 inches long from nose to tail inside a local home, sparking concerns about a growing rat problem in the area.

"It’s almost the size of a small cat. And it’s not a one-off," the post reads in-part.

The post states that rats are increasingly being spotted in various locations around North Yorkshire, including alleyways, around bins, on overgrown land, crossing streets, and now inside homes. D

Local councillors urged the council administration to take the rat infestation issue seriously. They highlighted that public land is being left overgrown, bins are overflowing in some areas and council-owned plots are going untreated, creating ideal conditions for rats to thrive.

"As your local councillors, we’re calling on the Council administration to take this seriously," they wrote in the Facebook post. "The people on the ground who do work extremely hard, but we need this all round the borough."

The councillors are advocating for a comprehensive approach to tackle the problem, including a full vermin survey and treatment plan across the borough, proper funding to address infestations and joint action with businesses, landlords, and social housing providers to incorporate vermin control into tenancies and responsibilities.

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