Social media phenomenon squirrel Peanut has been euthanized!

In the US state of New York, a squirrel named "Peanut," which was rescued 7 years ago, became a social media phenomenon. However, environmental protection authorities seized the squirrel and decided to euthanize it. Its owner recorded a video in tears.

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Social media phenomenon squirrel Peanut has been euthanized!

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In the US state of New York, a squirrel named "Peanut," rescued 7 years ago by Mark Longo, became a social media sensation.

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Officials from the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) arrived at Longo's home after neighbors complained that he was keeping a wild animal, and seized the squirrel.

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A petition was launched for the famous squirrel 'Peanut'.

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The petition, signed by approximately 20 thousand people, called for the squirrel to be returned to Mark Longo.

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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced in a statement that the squirrel had bitten a person, and for this reason, both animals were euthanized as part of rabies testing.

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The statement also advised individuals who had contact with the animals to consult healthcare facilities regarding the risk of rabies.

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Longo, known on social media for the videos he shared with his squirrel Peanut, expressed his shock at the euthanasia of the squirrel in a video he posted on his Instagram account, saying through tears, "Peanut was the best thing that ever happened to us."