Peanut the Squirrel is dead
Peanut the Squirrel, a social media star and beloved pet in New York, was euthanized by state authorities after being seized from his owner, Mark Longo. Peanut had gained popularity online, amassing hundreds of thousands of followers with videos and photos shared by Longo, who had cared for Peanut since rescuing him as a baby.
The story of Peanut’s seizure has sparked criticism of government overreach, as the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) obtained warrants to raid Mark Longo’s home over a period of five hours to seize Peanut and a raccoon. Many see this prolonged operation—carried out in response to complaints about unlawfully possessed wildlife—as excessive.
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Supporters argue that Peanut was neither a safety risk nor a health hazard, and question whether state resources could have been better allocated. The incident raises broader concerns over regulations and individual rights.
RIP Peanut
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