Blood-thirsty squirrels are behind New York's latest crime-wave: Deranged rodents are attacking Queens residents for food

"Wild squirrels have been attacking residents living in the New York City borough of Queens since late November, leaving many afraid of venturing outside.

The wild attacks have occurred mostly in Rego Park, with the bulk of them happening on 65th Drive near Fitchett Street.

One woman has even had to go to the emergency room, with others expressing their worry about even going outside.

'It just basically runs up my leg and I'm like OK squirrel, hello, what are you doing,' Micheline Frederick told ABC7 about her December 21 attack. "

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