Boys seen playing with rat at East Coast playground
A group of boys have been photographed playing with a rat at an undisclosed playground at East Coast.
A post on the Complaint Singapore Facebook page showed the boys picking up the rodent with their hands and slippers.
Source: Complaint Singapore on Facebook
While some netizens had hygiene concerns over their actions, others said it’s part of having a “childhood”.
Boys pick up rat with bare hands
On Tuesday (7 May), a member of the Complaint Singapore Facebook page posted several photos of the boys playing with a rat. The incident reportedly took place at a playground in East Coast.
“Nothing to play? Then play with rat,” the caption read.
The first image showed a boy picking up the rodent with his bare hands and carrying it across the playground.
Source: Facebook
Other photos showed another boy attempting to pick up the rat with a pair of slippers while the other children watched on.
Source: Complaint Singapore on Facebook
It is unclear if the boys were under any adult supervision.
Netizens say playing with rat is a part of ‘childhood’
Since the incident was brought to light, many Facebook users have expressed their admiration for the boys’ daring act.
Source: Facebook
However, some expressed concern for the children’s health after handling the wild rodent.
Source: Facebook
Overall, many netizens were of the opinion that playing with the rat as better than being glued to a screen.
MS News has reached out to the OP for more information.
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