New York City Mayor Eric Adams has declared war on the city’s rampant rat problem, a pressing issue that has seen a steady increase in sightings since the pandemic began.
With an estimated two million rats in the city – one for every four residents – it’s no wonder that Mayor Adams has called rats the city’s “No. 1 enemy.”
In response to this growing concern, the Mayor has implemented new measures to tackle the issue, including the recent appointment of New York City’s first-ever rat-czar.
Dateline’s award-winning journalist Calliste Weitenberg takes a deep dive into this pressing issue in the upcoming episode, “Rat Hunters.” Weitenberg travels to New York City to meet a group of local vigilantes and their dogs who have taken up the cause of addressing the burgeoning rat problem themselves.
The episode offers a revealing look at the impact of the rat infestation on residents, showcasing how it has fueled anxieties and led to the rise of passionate rat hunters who are determined to take matters into their own hands.
This timely and engaging Dateline report demonstrates the severity of New York City’s rat problem and the lengths that some individuals are willing to go in order to protect their city from its unwelcome inhabitants. Don’t miss this fascinating exploration of urban vigilantes and their efforts to combat the rat invasion in the Big Apple.
