The interim town manager of Ogunquit, Maine, says the “previous administration” approved use of rat poison pellets to address an increase in rat…
Interim Town Manager Mark O'Brien says someone in the"previous administration" authorized the use of rat poison pellets among the rocks to address an increase in rat complaints.O'Brien said the town was supposed to have hired someone with a license to handle the rat poison, but failed to do so. Additionally, the town failed to place the pellets inside a protective box to keep humans and other animals from being harmed.
"At a minimum, I think there should be some signage to give some indication there's something potentially dangerous in the area," said Alan Shepard, who was visiting the beach with family Tuesday. He said that the caution tape and stakes around the affected area will help to keep people out, and that town employees working near the beach are instructed to notify visitors about the potential risks.
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