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Nibi the Chelmsford Beaver's Release Halted Amid Court Battle

Oct 1, 2024, 04:00 PM

An orphaned beaver named Nibi, who has been under the care of the Newhouse Wildlife Rescue in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, for two years, is at the center of a legal battle. The state has ordered her release into the wild, but the rescue group and thousands of supporters are fighting the decision, arguing that Nibi is not ready to survive on her own. Jane Newhouse of the rescue group expressed that they are 'heartbroken' over the state's mandate. A judge has temporarily ruled that Nibi can stay with the rescue group for now, as the case heads to court. The situation has garnered significant public attention, becoming viral, with petitions and protests against the state's decision.