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NYC Rat Eater
Officials Spring Into Action To Help Troubled Man
Published March 17, 2025 4:33 AM PDT
GRAPHIC WARNING!
In a striking incident that has captured widespread attention, New York City officials are mobilizing resources to assist a man who was filmed consuming a dead rat, expressing concern for his health and well-being.
According to a representative from City Hall in Manhattan, efforts are being made to connect with the Health Department to identify and locate the individual filmed eating the rodent while seated on a sidewalk in The Bronx.
A stunned NYC woman witnessed the scene, unable to contain her shock as she exclaimed, “This is unbelievable. Look at this.” pic.twitter.com/HE7s4xuvRu
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The disturbing footage, recorded on a Saturday and subsequently shared on social media, left viewers horrified, including the woman filming, who gasped in disbelief as the man took a bite of the rat.
Kathleen Corradi, the Director of Rodent Mitigation for NYC, has warned that interacting with rats can pose significant health risks, as these animals are known carriers of various pathogens that can lead to disease.
Additionally, Corradi points out that rodents may carry ectoparasites, which can adversely affect human health by infesting the skin. She emphasizes the importance of avoiding contact with rats and their droppings, urging the public to wear appropriate protective gear when encountering dead rodents.
This raises serious concerns regarding the health of the man seen in the video, with officials recommending immediate intervention to ensure his safety. The community and authorities hope for a swift resolution to this alarming situation.
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