Rat sightings and captures have surged significantly in Hong Kong, with the number of rodents caught increasing by 323 percent. The rise in the urban rodent population has caused alarm among residents, exemplified by incidents such as a 74-year-old retiree encountering a rat that leapt from a kitchen blender after she had previously noticed droppings in her home.
Despite the sharp increase in the number of rats caught and widespread public concern over the rodent presence, authorities have indicated a lack of alarm regarding the situation. The discrepancy between the rising capture statistics and the official stance remains a central question as residents continue to contend with the pests.
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