Peanut The Squirrel’s Death Triggered Outcry And Spawned A $2 Bllion Memecoin, But Was It A Planned Outcome?
The seizure and subsequent euthanasia of “Peanut,” the beloved social media star squirrel, last year not only ignited public outrage but also became a flashpoint in a highly volatile election season.
The events leading to the incident, detailed in an Associated Press report, have led to speculation about whether officials premeditated Peanut’s fate, casting a shadow over the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s actions.
What happened: Peanut, an orphaned squirrel rescued by Mark Longo, amassed over 500,000 Instagram followers with videos of him wearing tiny cowboy hats and eating waffles. However, its social media presence started drawing the attention of state wildlife authorities.
The report stated that complaints about illegal possession started coming in, as it was against the state law to keep a wild animal …
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