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WELLINGTON, Fla. — Residents in a Wellington community are expressing urgent concerns about a worsening rat infestation that has persisted for several months. Neighbors report that the rats have become a pervasive problem, with sightings occurring frequently.

Michael Bell, a resident of Meadowland Cove, shared his frustrations, stating that the sound of the rats, often described as resembling cats fighting, has contributed to a high level of anxiety among residents.

"We're at our wits' end," Bell said. "It's stressful."

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Another neighbor, Julien Almeida, mentioned he is capturing rats daily and has already killed 61 since May.

Almeida said the probl

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