A video depicting a large number of rats on a beach in Mongaguá, São Paulo, has gone viral, prompting concerns from local authorities about beach cleanliness and animal control efforts.
A concerning video circulating on social media shows a significant number of rats on the sandy beach in Mongaguá, located on the São Paulo coastline. The footage, which started to circulate on Friday (the 13th), highlights the ongoing issues with vermin in public spaces and has raised alarms among local businesses, particularly kiosk owners, who have voiced their complaints to the municipal government.
According to the Municipality of Mongaguá, the beach area, specifically near Jardim Cascata and along Avenida Governador Mário Covas Júnior, presents challenges for controlling the rat population. The local authorities attribute the problem to the presence of waste and structures that provide shelter for the rodents. In response to the growing concerns, the municipal government is considering alternatives to the existing infrastructure that may reduce rat habitation and improve the cleanliness of the beach.
The administration has stated that the use of poisons is not deemed the most effective solution because the beach’s abundant food sources make it less effective for controlling the rat population. The Municipality of Mongaguá is actively seeking effective measures to tackle this issue to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the popular beach destination, reflecting larger challenges faced by urban areas in managing wildlife and waste management responsibly.
