Warning issued after rat the ‘size of a small cat' found in UK home
Councillors described the rodent as 'almost the size of a small cat ' and claim pest control issues have become 'out of control' since the end of free services in the Labour -run local authority.
Eston ward councillor David Taylor stated that rodents are becoming 'brazen' and called for an 'urgent action plan' including a borough-wide survey and treatment plan.
The Redcar and Cleveland council clarified that it has a dedicated pest control officer for council-owned land and offers advice to residents, while working with partners to address complex issues.
This rat is thought to be the biggest caught in the UK, surpassing a 21-inch rat found in Bournemouth in 2018, with average UK rats growing up to 11 inches.
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