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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Holly Bishop

Reporter keeps calm as cockroach crawls over her during live broadcast

  • KTLA reporter Rachel Menitoff maintained her composure during a live broadcast despite a cockroach crawling on her.
  • The incident occurred while Ms Menitoff was reporting on a heatwave in Southern California .
  • The insect landed on her chest and proceeded to crawl across her neck during the report.
  • She continued her broadcast without acknowledging the cockroach, earning praise from her station's anchors for her professionalism.
  • A later clip showed Ms Menitoff reacting strongly to ensure the creature was gone after the live segment.

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Reporter unfazed by cockroach crawling on her during live broadcast

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