A Portsmouth, Virginia, family says the overgrown cell tower site behind their home has become a pest magnet.
In a WTKR report, video shows the lot still covered in overgrown grass, weeds, and dead trees despite multiple city notices, raising concerns for the neighboring family.
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Joseph Lee Jr., who lives in Portsmouth, told News 3 that his family had seen raccoons, snakes, rats, and mice in the overgrowth near the property. After the original report, the company hired a team to clear much of the debris, and the city posted a notice to abate the nuisance.
However, on a return visit, News 3 found that dead trees and thick grass and weeds were still present around the site. Lee said the lot’s condition has taken a toll on him. “I’m drained, upset, frustrated, just want answers,” he said, adding that the dispute has become an everyday burden for the family…