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Suicide of Fox Rescue Founder Prompts Petition Against Reddit Snark Page

Her husband vows to continue the rescue’s mission following widespread calls for platform accountability on cyberbullying.

Mikayla Raines, center, with her husband Ethan Frankamp, right, and daughter Freya Frankamp.
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Overview

  • Raines died by suicide on June 20 after prolonged online harassment and documented struggles with autism, depression and borderline personality disorder.
  • Husband Ethan Frankamp announced her passing on June 23 and pledged to continue placing the roughly 100 foxes still awaiting homes.
  • Supporters have collected over 16,000 signatures on a Change.org petition urging Reddit to shut down a snark page accused of fueling her cyberbullying.
  • A celebration of life will be held on July 12 at the rescue’s Rice County, Minnesota facility where her ashes will be scattered.
  • Raines leaves behind her husband and young daughter Freya; she founded Save-A-Fox Rescue and amassed millions of YouTube followers through her animal advocacy.