Rat eradication efforts started last Wednesday on the stateless drift-netter Bangun Perkasa and as of Tuesday night 14 rodents had been captured.  Unalaska Assistant City Manager John Fulton briefed City Council on the process.

“Twelve of the rats were frozen and brought back to Unalaska for analysis, to identify species and verify that they weren’t carrying anything."  

According to Fulton, the total number of rats is less than expected.

“The amount of rats was slightly exaggerated.”

The Coast Guard contracted Magone Marine to handle the two hundred thousand dollar eradication and repair process. 

Once the vessel is completely clear of rats, it will be brought into the Port of Dutch Harbor.  Magone Marine did not return calls for comment on when that might happen.