Giant Rat Found in London Goes Viral, Probably Someone’s Pet

Jack Phillips

Breaking News Reporter

3/11/2016|Updated: 3/11/2016

This is the largest rat I've ever seen in my entire life.

— James Green, London resident

Jack Phillips

Breaking News Reporter

Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5

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