The rabies tests performed on the raccoon named Fred, who was seized from his owner and euthanized in New York state, and the squirrel named Peanut, who became a social media star, gave negative results. Associated Press reports.
Mark Longo, the owner of the euthanized animals, admitted that he was not surprised by the results of the study. According to the blogger, she lived with Peanut for seven and a half years and with Fred for five months, and was not infected with any diseases during that time. “I’m not foaming at the mouth,” Mark emphasized.
Let us also remind you that the squirrel, which had nearly 600 thousand subscribers on a banned social network, was taken from its owner along with the raccoon at the end of October due to complaints that it was being kept illegally. The Ministry of Environment announced that wild animals can be potential carriers of rabies. Mark was given time to prepare the necessary documents, but they did not wait for his answer.
Mark Longo said he picked up Peanut from the side of the road in 2017. After healing him, he released the animal into the wild. However, the squirrel later returned injured. As a result, the blogger decided to let it go.
Source: People Talk
Mary Crossley is an author at “The Fashion Vibes”. She is a seasoned journalist who is dedicated to delivering the latest news to her readers. With a keen sense of what’s important, Mary covers a wide range of topics, from politics to lifestyle and everything in between.
