“Rest in peace my best friend”
Peanut had been the star for years, now the squirrel had to die
Squirrel Peanut is a social media star.
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Peanut is no longer alive.
Authorities in New York state have killed the famous squirrel. On Wednesday they arrested the animal after an anonymous tip.
Peanut has over half a million Instagram followers
Peanut is a social media star and yes over half a million followers on Instagram. The rodent has helped its owner Mark Longo (34) rise to fame over the past seven years. But keeping wild animals without a license is illegal in New York State. Longo admitted that he broke the law and, according to media reports, said he wanted to submit appropriate documents.
He had also been keeping a raccoon named Fred for a few months. Longo explained that he wanted to release the injured animal back into the wild as soon as he could recover. The raccoon was also taken in and euthanized.
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Anyone who has contact with Peanut should see a doctor
Both animals should now be tested for rabies. Peanut had bitten an investigator during the arrest at Longo’s home in Pine City. Authorities are now recommending that “anyone who has been in contact with the animals seek medical attention.”
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Mark Longo mourns the death of Squirrel Peanut on Instagram
On his Instagram account, Mark Longo is shocked by the death of the squirrel. “Rest in peace, my best friend,” he writes. “Thank you for the best seven years of my life. Thank you for giving us and the world so much joy.” He is supported by his followers; one feels “sad and ashamed.” Another user writes: “I don’t understand how you can do something like that to an innocent animal.”
A squirrel found in New York seven years ago
Mark Longo found the squirrel in New York City seven years ago and explained that the rodent’s mother had been hit by a car. Peanut also opposed the animal sanctuary founded by Longo and his wife. The rodent even had his own room in his home.
2024-11-02 14:42:00
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