A few hours ago, the death of Mikayla Raines, an influencer and fox activist, was confirmed at the age of 29. Her husband, Ethan Raines, revealed that the content creator was being cyberbullied.
The social media world is mourning the tragic death of Mikayla Raines, influencer and founder of the organization ‘SaveAFox Rescue,’ at the age of 29. The news was confirmed by her husband, Ethan Raines.
Through a video shared on Mikayla’s Instagram, her partner announced her death on June 23. In the caption of the post, the man says he is deeply saddened by her loss.
“We have suffered an unimaginable loss. Mikayla was truly the most incredible and inspiring individual I have ever met, and not having her here makes everything feel empty. I feel broken. But I will continue her dream, and I hope to count on your support in the future so we can do good in her name ,” he said.
What did fox activist and influencer Mikayla Raines die of?
Without mentioning the exact cause of her death, Ethan Raines revealed that influencer Mikayla Raines took her own life after months of cyberbullying. According to her testimony, it all began after “false rumors” circulated that “deeply affected” her.
“There were false rumors, insults, and unjustified accusations, even from people who once supported her. What began as disagreements escalated into vicious personal attacks ,” she said through tears.
The man claimed that many people, including those close to his wife, attacked her for no reason, even though they knew what a great human being she was.
“They spread false rumors, and being the sensitive person that she was, it affected her deeply. She was subjected to rude words, accusations, and name-calling from some of those she considered close friends ,” she emphasized.
This was the last post by Mikayla Raines, influencer and fox activist.
Makayla’s death came as a shock to everyone, especially because a video was shared days before in which she looked very happy. The clip, which dates back to last weekend, shows her husband talking about how “complicated” it is to be married to an “animal lover.”
This, while recording the activist living with a lemur that was inside her house: “When you’re married to an animal lover and things get out of control ,” reads the post’s description.
As expected, the post was filled with comments mourning her passing and wishing her husband all the best so he can “find peace” during these difficult times.
Who is Mikayla Raines, influencer and fox activist?
Influencer Mikayla Raines was born on March 5, 1994, in Lakeville, Minnesota. From a young age, she showed an interest in wildlife, especially foxes. She studied veterinary medicine and earned official animal care licenses.
At 20, she founded her own organization to rescue and rehabilitate foxes from illegal trafficking, clandestine breeding farms, or abandoned foxes. Through her social media, she shared a glimpse into her life as an animal rescuer.
She was on the autism spectrum, so she also sought to raise awareness about the condition. She married Ethan Raines in 2017 after several years of relationship. They had no children.
