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Mikayla Raines, animal rescue YouTuber, dies by suicide, husband says in video

Mikayla Raines, founder of Faribault-based SaveAFox animal rescue, died by suicide on or just before June 24, 2025, as announced by her husband Ethan.
Ethan stated that prolonged online bullying and cruel rumors from supposed close contacts and rival sanctuaries contributed to Mikayla feeling the world had turned against her.
Mikayla dedicated her life to saving animals, founding SaveAFox in 2017 with a mission to rescue domesticated foxes, amassing over 2.4 million YouTube followers documenting this work.
Ethan emotionally recounted performing CPR on Mikayla for an extended period until emergency medical personnel reached them and vowed, "I will not let Mikayla's light be extinguished," committing to carry on her mission to rescue animals.
The rescue community plans a public service to honor Mikayla's memory, while Ethan urged awareness of depression signs and cautioned against online negativity's harmful consequences.

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