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Massive 22-Inch Rat Discovered in UK Home, Sparking Outrage
3 Aug
Summary
- Enormous 22-inch rat found in Redcar and Cleveland home
- Residents express shock and disgust on social media
- Councillors criticize council's inaction and call for vermin study
On August 3rd, 2025, residents of Redcar and Cleveland, UK, were left reeling after the discovery of an enormous 22-inch rat in a local home. The supersized rodent, which is potentially record-breaking in size for the UK, was found by a pest controller who had been called to investigate the property.
The shocking discovery has sparked outrage and disgust among the community, with hundreds of residents taking to social media to express their concerns. Conservative Party councillors David Taylor and Stephen Martin have criticized the Labour-run council for its perceived inaction, calling for a full vermin study to be carried out across the borough.
The councillors have pointed to issues such as overflowing public bins and businesses, particularly takeaways, dumping waste as contributing factors to the growing rat problem in the area. They argue that the council's decision to no longer handle domestic rat infestations, instead expecting residents to foot the bill themselves, has exacerbated the situation.
As the council continues to grapple with the issue, residents remain deeply concerned about the potential health risks posed by the enormous rodents, which are known to carry a range of illnesses that can be transmitted to humans.
