Cicada Invasion Overwhelms South Carolina County, Prompts Calls to Police

Cicadas have emerged in massive numbers in South Carolina, causing a buzzing nuisance that has prompted residents to call the police. Despite the annoyance, the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office has advised against summoning the authorities as cicadas pose no danger to humans or pets. The insects, which emerge every 13-17 years, are part of Broods XIX and XII and are expected to remain for four to six weeks before dying.

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