Can We Please Not Politicize Peanut's Death?
Briefly

"On Oct. 30, DEC seized a raccoon and squirrel sharing a residence with humans, creating the potential for human exposure to rabies. In addition, a person involved with the investigation was bitten by the squirrel."
"The animals are being tested for rabies and anyone who has been in contact with these animals is strongly encouraged to consult their physician."
"Peanut's untimely death has spiraled from a social-media tragedy to a conservative political movement. Even Trump is apparently 'fired up' about Peanut."
"Peanut was rescued in New York City seven years ago after the squirrel's mother was hit by a car. In the years since, Peanut's various costumes and antics have earned him hundreds of thousands of Instagram followers."
Read at Vulture
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