A fairly large rescue operation ensued - leading some to question why all the effort was spent on saving a sewer rat. "Even animals that are hated by many deserve respect," Mr Sehr responded.

Jon Ruff with the Douglas County Health Department said the recycling facility should be moving out of the neighborhood by the end of the month.

Omaha City Councilman Ron Hug announced a town hall to update neighbors on a rat infestation. KETV NewsWatch 7 first brought you this story in November. Neighbors near 39th and D streets reported a ...