Peanut the Squirrel, an internet star, was seized by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) from a home after a series of anonymous complaints received by the DEC.
Tragically, the squirrel was euthanized as per procedures stipulated by the CDC to check if the animal was rabid.
This required a brain tissue examination, which cannot be done without the subject being euthanized.
Did Photographer Monica Keasler’s Complaint Lead to the Death of Peanut the Squirrel?
However, the story does not end here, and many netizens are speculating that the complaint was made by a photographer named Monica Keasler.
It needs to be emphasized that no reputable media outlet has confirmed this information.
However, netizens continue to debate this issue, and a X user who goes by the name of @ErikAubin141681 accused Monica Keasler of being the complainant.
Another netizen commented,
“Oh, the Karen that killed Peanut.”
The X platform has been flooded with comments, and one outraged user stated,
“So, what was this woman complaining about? A single complaint warranted this response? I’m sorry. Monica Keasler and all involved should be sued for damages, filing a false report, and we need to start a fund somewhere to help these folks with legal fees (not GoFundMe).”
Updated info on the wrongfully euthanized squirrel Peanut and raccoon Fred…
Updated info on the wrongfully euthanized squirrel Peanut, & raccoon Fred…
Some ridiculous judge DID sign a warrant. For a squirrel? On a called -in “complaint” by this photog Monica Keasler to the DEC, for unknown reasons. The woman proceeded to brag on her now deleted FB…
— Tala Smith
(@Tala_NoExcuses) November 2, 2024
Another person wrote,
“Been following this along. She is desperately trying to scrub the net of her existence. Be a shame if someone put in an FDA complaint about her honey bullsh*t she sells, eh?”
A third user stated,
“Why would someone complain about a pet squirrel? I bet that was probably the healthiest squirrel on the planet! I bet he had a veterinarian and all his shots. I hope she becomes famous in all the wrong ways.”
Some users also alleged that the complainant must have had connections and was also trying to erase her existence from the internet.
One netizen wondered, “Why did Monica delete her social media? She was okay complaining about Peanut and Fred—why is she hiding? What did she think was going to happen after she complained?”
Another netizen stated,
“Monica Keasler bragged about Peanut and Fred being taken away from their family. She has deleted her accounts, but we have her face and picture. Let’s find out more about her and shame this evil family pet animal killer.”
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