In recent days, Hong Kong has experienced a series of sightings of rodents, with one incident occurring at Taipoo Shopping Center in Tai Po. A video approximately 9 seconds long was uploaded to the Facebook group 'Taipoo Tai Po', depicting a gray mouse lying still on the pedestrian walkway outside a restaurant at the shopping center. The mouse remained motionless despite the presence of several female students filming it and passersby. The video ends without revealing what happened to the mouse afterward. The incident sparked heated discussion among netizens, with some speculating that the mouse may have been injured and was thus motionless. Others suggested the mouse might be afraid and younger, explaining its lack of movement. An observation noted that the area around the shopping center hosts a market, likening it to a paradise for mice. Similar videos of rodents in action have circulated recently, showing sightings in Yuen Long, Shun Wan, and Qing Yi in restaurants, and even in food preparation and dining areas. Rodents have also been spotted gathered near trash bins in Kowloon's industrial areas and scurrying in Tung Lo Wan underground station. Meanwhile, at the Star Ferry Pier in Kowloon City and Wah Yuen Temple, rats have been seen causing concern among the public regarding the rodent problem.
An increasing number of sightings of rodents has raised concerns about the rodent situation in various areas of Hong Kong. In addition to the recent incident at Taipoo Shopping Center in Tai Po, similar incidents have been reported in Yuen Long, Shun Wan, and Qing Yi. At a restaurant in Yuen Long, video footage showed a mouse moving around inside the establishment. Similarly, in Shun Wan, a video captured a rodent in a food service area of a restaurant. In Kowloon's industrial zones, large numbers of rats have been seen near trash bins, and Tung Lo Wan underground station has also experienced rodent activity. Rodents have even been reported at the Star Ferry Pier in Kowloon City and Wah Yuen Temple, highlighting the persistence of this issue across the territory. Residents and netizens are increasing their concerns about the spread and prevalence of these pests.
The recurrence of rodent sightings across Hong Kong has prompted a growing public debate on the rodent problem. Beyond the recent incident in Tai Po, multiple instances at other locations have further escalated community anxiety. In Yuen Long, a restaurant posted video showing a mouse roaming around inside the venue, while in Shun Wan, a video captured a rodent in a food service area. Additionally, considerable rodent activity has been observed near garbage in Kowloon's industrial zones, and even in Tung Lo Wan underground station. Rodent presence has also been reported at the Star Ferry Pier and at Wah Yuen Temple. This trend indicates an ongoing issue that has captured the attention of both residents and netizens, leading to increased calls for effective control measures and intensified discussions on the underlying causes and solutions.