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New York Officials Euthanize Peanut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon to Test for Rabies
Nov 3, 2024, 01:19 PM
New York state officials have euthanized Peanut the squirrel and Fred, a rescued raccoon, to test for rabies. The decision was made by the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). The animals were euthanized to ensure public safety and to determine if they were carriers of the rabies virus.
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