Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Overwatch 2 Community Pays Tribute to Animal Rescuer Mikayla Raines
Mikayla Raines, who ran an animal rescue and was a YouTuber, died by suicide.
Her husband shared that she had been struggling with online harassment, and this contributed to her death.
She founded SaveAFox Rescue, which rescued foxes.
People who play the game Overwatch 2 are now paying tribute because some of her rescued foxes were used in the game.
This has brought attention to her and her rescue work.
Mikayla Raines, the founder of SaveAFox Rescue, died by suicide.
Her husband, Ethan Raines, announced the news.
Raines' death has prompted tributes within the Overwatch 2 community.
She was allegedly harassed online prior to her death.
Blizzard featured Raines' foxes in Overwatch 2.
- Who
- Mikayla Raines, an animal rescuer and YouTuber, and her husband, Ethan Raines.
- What
- Animal rescuer Mikayla Raines died by suicide.
- When
- The articles do not specify an exact date.
- Where
- Lakeville, Minnesota, where her rescue was based.
- Why
- Raines took her life after prolonged online harassment.
Ethan Raines' Perspective
No Opposing Side
Online Harassment
Ethan Raines' Perspective
Ethan claims that Mikayla was the victim of online harassment.
No Opposing Side
The articles do not provide another perspective.
- Name
- Mikayla Raines
- Known For
- SaveAFox Rescue
- Founded
- SaveAFox Rescue (2017)
- Husband
- Ethan Raines
- Game
- Overwatch 2
