RIP Peanut: Internet's Favourite Squirrel Euthanised in the US, Fans Heartbroken

Viral News: RIP Squirrel ‘Peanut’, yes, you heard it right, the internet's favourite squirrel named Peanut has been euthanised by the US government. Peanut, who became an overnight sensation trending on social media after biting a New York government staffer.

Peanut had around 537,000 followers on Instagram and was immensely popular on other social media platforms as well. The fans of this internet site can't digest the fact that the squirrel is now no more. 

Squirrel Peanut Euthenised

State wildlife officials tested the squirrel and diagnosed it with rabies. This rescued squirrel Peanut owned by Mark Longo, who introduced it to social media, which made him famous across the world.

Peanut the squirrel and his owner, Mark Longo, have multiple viral videos on social media where he can be seen playing and sharing special moments with his pet squirrel, ‘peanut.’. 

It is interesting to see how a New York man turned a rescued squirrel into a social media star.

Netizens are now mourning their favourite squirrel's death, also sharing their favourite stars pictures and videos on social media, saying the squirrel was murdered by the state of New York government and demanding justice.

pet squirrel who had become famous on social media. Peanut has amassed 537,000+ followers on Instagram with videos of him and his owner doing silly things around the house with his owner, who runs an animal sanctuary named P’Nuts Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary. The squirrel has now been euthanised by the US authorities for medical concerns making viral news headlines across the world.