On Saturday morning a Drumheller resident trapped what appears to be a rat in his yard, although it has not been confirmed whether it is a new Norway rat.
The resident, who wished not to be identified, had a trap set out for another pest that had been causing trouble in his yard. He was surprised to see a gray rat, measuring about 14 inches from tip to tail.
He attempted to get a hold of Fish and Wildlife, but an officer was not available on Saturday. The animal was turned over to local bylaw enforcement.
It remains to be confirmed whether the animal is a Norway rat.
