The city of New York has been struggling with a surge in rat complaints lately, and one particular rat has been gaining attention for its impressive feat. A video of the rat was shared on TikTok, showing it climbing up a descending escalator in a New York City subway, all while the Rocky theme tune played in the background. The video quickly went viral and garnered over two million views, with many users expressing support and admiration for the rat’s perseverance. Some even compared the rat to the myth of Sisyphus and begged for a part two of the video to see its conclusion. Additionally, the video highlighted the larger issue of rat infestations in New York City, as evidenced by the growing number of complaints and sightings reported to the city’s hotline. In response to this problem, Mayor Eric Adams hired Kathleen Corradi as the city’s first-ever “rat czar” and announced a $3.5 million investment to accelerate rat reduction efforts across the city.
Shocking Video Reveals Huge Rat Climbing Down Escalator in NYC Subway Amid Rodent Infestation
