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KTLA Reporter Maintains Composure as Large Cockroach Lands on Her During Live Heatwave Report
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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First reported by Now 14 · 13 hours ago
What happened
KTLA reporter Rachel Menitoff calmly continued a live heatwave report from Sherman Oaks despite a large cockroach crawling on her, earning praise for her professionalism.
- 01KTLA reporter Rachel Menitoff was interrupted by a large cockroach during a live heatwave report.
- 02The insect crawled on her shoulder, chest, and neck before jumping on her microphone.
- 03Menitoff remained composed and finished the report without distraction.
- 04She later revealed she knew about the cockroach but chose to stay focused.
- 05The video went viral, with colleagues and viewers praising her professionalism.
- 06Meteorologist Kirk Hawkins commented on the unsettling nature of the incident.
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