A popular squirrel named Peanut was seized by the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and euthanized after allegedly being involved in bomb threats at multiple locations across the state. The DEC has confirmed that at least 10 bomb threats were reported, but none of them were deemed credible. Peanut’s owner, Mark Longo, claims he was targeted unfairly and is demanding accountability from the agency. A change.org petition and GoFundMe account have been set up to support Longo and advocate for a more compassionate approach to wildlife management.
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