Paris is currently in the dilemma of rats infestation in some of its most popular tourist spots.
PARIS, France － More than six million rats are on the loose around one of the world’s must-see destinations for tourists as the French capital is currently in the dilemma of rats infestation.
According to the city officials of Paris, as reported at the United Kingdom (UK) Express, the infestation of rodents is causing a temporary shutdown of the famous park at the Eiffel Tower and Champs de Mars near the Seine River.
Paris authorities acknowledged that it is impossible to totally eradicate the infesting rats but they assured that drastic measures are being carried out to reduce the numbers of the rodents as quickly as possible. These measures include the use of rat-proof garbage bins and clearing the litter left on the street as soon as possible.
The exits from sewers infested by rats are now being blocked while traps and baits are being spread all over the city in an effort to catch the pests.
Meanwhile, the local government officials are urging the locals and the tourists not to feed rodents, including pigeons, and to report to the authorities any sightings of the rodents.
But it is not the first instance that Paris experienced rats infestation. The city has historically dealt with these dirty rodents for years, mainly because of the location of the city, which is built around a river.
However, it is only now that the epidemic as reached an alarming level since the residents have reportedly been discarding food and garbage around the major tourist spots.
The Bubonic Plague, considered as one of the most notorious epidemics in human history, was also caused by rats and killed millions of people during the Middle Ages.
But rats are not always the villain. They starred in the 2007 animated film, “Ratatouille”, where they were cooking in a restaurant.