Clemson eradicating squirrels as they overrun campus

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Also known by their less affectionate moniker of "tree rats," some 200 squirrels have been rounded up and euthanized on Clemson's 800-acre campus.

Why? In part they've led to a die-off some 100 trees.

The Anderson Independent-Mail has the scoop on what's up.

A hat-tip to NBC News 2.

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