The Great Hanoi Rat Massacre of 1902

The Great Hanoi Rat Massacre of 1902

1902, the French governor of Indochina faced a huge problem in the city of Hanoi. They were suffering from a massive infestation of rats and the rats could carry diseases, including the plague. The governor implemented a plan to get rid of the rats. Thousands of people were recruited in the effort. However, the program had a serious flaw. Not only didn’t it solve the problem, but it made things worse. Learn more about The Great Hanoi Rat Massacre of 1902/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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