As the U.S. election season brings unexpected stories, the euthanasia of Kamala, a beloved zoo elephant, has stirred emotions nationwide. Following the controversial euthanasia of social media's favorite squirrel, Peanut, the loss of Kamala has intensified public debate and may even influence the election's tone. Discover the story behind this tragic decision.
In the election that began on November 5, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris faced off. Throughout the months-long campaign, numerous intriguing events unfolded, and both sides occasionally drew criticism from voters.
Peanut, whom a citizen had rescued from the wild and turned into a social media phenomenon, was seized by state officials. Although petitions were launched to save Peanut, it was announced that the small squirrel had been euthanized.
Kamala, who lived at the Smithsonian National Zoo, had been struggling with osteoarthritis for a long time. In a statement from the zoo, it was noted that efforts had been made over the past few years to maintain Kamala's health and quality of life, but her condition had worsened.
Social media quickly reacted to the fact that an elephant named Kamala was euthanized during the election period.
Republicans saw it as a favorable sign for the election, while Democrats suggested that Trump 'deserved the same treatment.' Many also noted that the timing of the euthanasia decision was far from ideal.