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    Peanut, the squirrel euthanized by DEC to test for rabies

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    ELMIRA, New York (WETM) — Peanut the squirrel, an Internet sensation who sparked an animal sanctuary in Pine City, was euthanized this week after being seized from his home with a rehabilitating raccoon, a statement from the Department of Conservation confirms. environment of New York State.

    Original article: Peanut the squirrel seized by DEC in Pine City

    The statement released by the DEC on Friday, November 1 confirms that the two animals were euthanized to test for the presence of rabies, saying:

    The Chemung County Health Department and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) are coordinating to ensure public health protection related to the illegal possession of potentially dangerous wildlife. be carriers of the rabies virus. On October 30, DEC seized a raccoon and a squirrel sharing a residence with humans, creating a risk of human exposure to rabies. Additionally, a person involved in the investigation was bitten by the squirrel. To test for rabies, both animals were euthanized. Animals are tested for rabies and anyone who has been in contact with these animals is strongly encouraged to consult their doctor.

    Statement from the DEC press office

    “I just want answers,” Peanut the Squirrel owner speaks out on DEC seizure

    18 News contacted Peanut’s owner, Mark Longo, before this article was published, only to find that the DEC or any other officials had not contacted Longo to tell him the animals had been euthanized.

    The animals were seized Wednesday, Oct. 30, during a search warrant at Longo’s home in Pine City, where DEC agents searched the property for more than five hours.

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