City Will Trap, Kill Aggressive Squirrels

The city plans to start trapping and killing aggressive tree squirrels after a spate of attacks on people, including a boy who was scratched and bitten last week.

The city will set tube-like traps in the trees of Cuesta Park and euthanize captured squirrels “in a humane way,” said David Muela, community services director.

Wildlife advocates oppose the unusual measure and say it won’t solve the problem. “The squirrels will be back,” South Bay wildlife rehabilitator Norma Campbell said. “For every one you take out, two more will come in. It could be a never-ending project that isn’t going to accomplish anything.”