P’Nut the squirrel and Fred the raccoon test negative for rabies after being euthanized

P’Nut the squirrel and Fred the raccoon tested negative for rabies, officials announced. The animals were euthanized for testing after being seized by state agents on October 30, despite plans for their deaths being made a week earlier. The state Department of Environmental Conservation had advised Chemung County to euthanize the animals due to concerns about illegal possession. This decision was made before P’Nut reportedly bit an agent during the raid. Public outrage followed the incident, with many criticizing the government's actions. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the seizure and euthanization of the animals is ongoing.