Animal control arrived quickly, while the couple was guided outside. Three pest specialists worked meticulously, removing the infested sofa piece by piece. The rats had created a complete colony inside—tunnels, chambers, and even nests inside the armrests. Over forty rats were counted, alive and dead.
Experts later explained the infestation likely began months earlier, when a few rodents crawled through a small tear in the sofa’s underside. Left undisturbed with food crumbs and warmth, the colony thrived, expanding silently as the couple slept and relaxed nearby.
When the job was done, the sofa was a hollow shell. The living room was disinfected, entry points sealed, and a new sofa purchased. But the couple never forgot the experience. Every creak or scratch in the floor now made them pause—reminders that even the most ordinary spaces can hide terrifying secrets.
The officers left with a warning: vigilance matters. Sometimes, what seems harmless in your home could be hiding a growing problem right beneath your eyes—or your favorite seat.
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