Cleveland man says rats are taking over his house because of city lot

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – John Garner Jr. has been making an attempt to kill each rat that is available in his home, and he says town of Cleveland is guilty for his undesirable roommates.

“I’ve racoons, I even had two twin foxes born again there, its a jungle again right here,” stated Garner.

Garner advised 19 Information town owns the empty lot subsequent to his residence within the 1100 block of Avon Ave. and the grass has grown so tall that rats and different animals are nesting within the discipline.

Garner stated he has tried to get town to return out and minimize the grass, however no luck.

“I referred to as Councilman (Kevin) Bishop, I referred to as his assistant, I referred to as (Justin) Bibb the mayor, I talked to his assistant, they inform me nicely it’ll be June 29 earlier than we will minimize the grass,” stated Garner.

However June got here and went and the grass nonetheless rising tall.

“I’m sitting down on the dinner desk and what’s this, a rat runs previous,” stated Garner “I’m actually sick of it and I hope y’all can get issues accomplished for me”.

Our troubleshooter crew despatched e-mails and made cellphone calls to Cleveland metropolis officers and two hours later we acquired phrase the lot could be minimize within the subsequent few days.

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