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Wellington Residents Battle Nightmare Invasion of Millipedes

4/24/2025

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Wellington, New Zealand, is grappling with a nightmarish invasion of Portuguese millipedes, leaving residents overwhelmed by their sheer numbers and pungent odor. Daily, locals fill bags with these creepy crawlers, comparing the chaos to a horror film. With no effective plan from authorities, frustration mounts as the community demands immediate relief.

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Story summary

Wellington, New Zealand, is grappling with a nightmarish invasion of Portuguese millipedes, leaving residents overwhelmed by their sheer numbers and pungent odor. Daily, locals fill bags with these creepy crawlers, comparing the chaos to a horror film. With no effective plan from authorities, frustration mounts as the community demands immediate relief.