Still, the incident reinforces New York's reputation of having a more severe rat problem than other big cities.

无论如何，这件事加强了纽约是全美鼠患最严重城市的说法。

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But in this 226, 000-square-mile province, where many residents have never seen a live rat, the incident has sparked a mini hysteria and spawned a rash of sightings real or imagined in cities from Calgary to Edmonton.

WSJ: In Alberta, Citizens Smell a Rat After Long-Banned Rodents Appear