PBA union clears the air on seizure of Peanut the squirrel after social media backlash sparks threats of violence
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The union which represents the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Police has provided details and was calling for calm following social media backlash after ECOs seized a squirrel and raccoon from a man who was caring for the animals without a license.
The story of Peanut the squirrel made national headlines after ECOs on Oct. 30 seized the squirrel and a raccoon named Fred, from Nick Longo, of Pine City, in Chemung County. Longo had been caring for the squirrel at a self-established sanctuary since 2017.
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