Recently, a post showed a notice from a housing estate in the northern district titled "Regarding: The Beautiful Misunderstanding of Mistaking Squirrels for Rats," which amused many netizens.
On Monday (Dec. 9), a netizen shared on social media that the management office of Sheung Shui's Tai Ping Estate issued a notice with the theme "The Beautiful Misunderstanding of Mistaking Squirrels for Rats." The notice mentioned that earlier, residents reported sightings of "uncommon species" of rats wandering and leaping in the estate, displaying exceptional jumping abilities that allowed them to easily climb trees near the units. After conducting a thorough investigation, the management office believed that the suspicious creatures were squirrels, leading to this "beautiful misunderstanding."
The notice also explained, "Although squirrels, like the rats that frequent drains and move about at night, belong to the rodent and have a similar body size, they belong to the squirrel family and are not rats. They pose no harm to humans or animals, and their distinctive feature is their bushy tails."
The management office also urged residents to be more tolerant and respect the natural ecology, advising them not to feed or disturb the growth of animals. If residents have inquiries, they can contact the management office. Checking the records, the Tai Ping Estate management office had previously posted a similar notice on September 22, 2022, with identical content. It is believed that due to new complaints from residents, the management office reposted the same notice.
Upon seeing the post, some netizens jokingly remarked that the current threshold for property management is very high, as not only do they have to manage properties but also have the responsibility of natural education. Many netizens praised the management office, saying that the notice was well done and served as an educational tool for the public, highlighting the ignorance of some residents despite the notice appearing simple on the surface.
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