The snark sub Reddit Saveafox has gone private after Mikayla Raines passed away
Mikayla Raines was a popular YouTuber and founder of the ‘Save a Fox’ campaign who recently passed away by suicide, find out more about her and her death below.
Following the news about her death, the entire animal rescue community is currently mourning the devastating loss of an important member and contributor.
SaveAFox snark sub Reddit and KazeoLion called out for vile Mikayla Raines’ abuse and bullyinh online after she commits suicide
According to reports, Mikayla Raines died by suicide after enduring severe mental health challenges and relentless online harassment with many pointing fingers at the saveafox snark subreddit for the persistent deranged posts on Mikayla which has since gone private.
User by name of KazeoLion has confirmed to be one of the bullies who harassed Mikayla Raines and is not backing down. https://t.co/qUmeCFeGZx pic.twitter.com/zQWGnSP79c
— Culture Base (@Culture3ase) June 24, 2025
Milo Davanzo in particular has been identified as one of the trolls who spent endless hours harassing Mikayla on Reddit. Milo likes to dress up as a lady online and make video games and goes by the handle KazeoLion on social media platforms.
In an alleged post by him in the aftermath of Mikayla’s demise, he went onto claim that he didn’t slice her open and leave her to bleed and was responsible for her taking her life.
“You act like I went to Mikayla’s house, sliced her open and left her to bleed out. All I did was put together a few sources pointing out some things she did wrong. I had no hand in bullying of any kind. Even if I did, you’re no better for calling me slurs, telling me you’re going to dox me and sending me instructions on how to kill myself. You ask me if I’m proud of myself. If I killed myself with the guides you sent me, would YOU be proud of yourself? Get real,” KazeoLion wrote.
Names: Milo Davanzo (legal name), Marisa Davanzo (birth name)
DOB: May 15, 2003
Aliases: Kazeolion, Ogerpon, gaelwolfemperor, torodev, bunnylions, thelionthing, MuddyDev
According to reports, u/KazeoLion’s real name is Milo Davanzo, who lives in Georgia, USA and is a male by gender.
Save a Fox founder Mikayla Raines passes away after long term harassment from online communities
Many are pointing fingers at the saveafox snark subreddit which has gone private pic.twitter.com/BIxh5k2Kyr
— yeet (@Awk20000) June 23, 2025
On Reddit, snark refers to a type of online community, often a subreddit, where users discuss and criticize public figures, particularly female influencers, with a focus on their behavior, choices, or online content and these communities are often characterized by a critical, sometimes sarcastic or mocking tone.
Mikayla Raines commits suicide
Ethan Raines, who is the husband of Mikayla, recently revealed in an emotional video that she died by suicide. Ethan shared in the video that Mikayla had long battled depression, autism, and borderline personality disorder. Despite undergoing therapy and medication, she struggled deeply; her condition reportedly worsened due to prolonged online abuse.
YouTube/Save A Fox creator Mikayla Raines has taken her life in part due to online bullying.
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Most of the abuse came from people she once trusted, including individuals from her personal life alongside other animal sanctuary operators. Ethan stated how Mikayla was left feeling isolated and hopeless. Raines reportedly attempted CPR on Mikayla several times before the first responders arrived. At the end of the video, Ethan asked for privacy from followers and fans during this painful time while promising to open the sanctuary grounds in the future for people wishing to honor Mikayla’s memory.
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Levy Teddy likes to dress up as a lady online and make video games.
Goes by the handle KazeoLion.
Left to Blue Sky to continue with the crazy ideology.
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— 0HOUR (@0HOUR1__) June 24, 2025
Mikayla Raines biography and age
Mikayla Raines was a passionate animal rescuer and content creator who was based in Minnesota. Although her exact age is unknown, she is in her early 30s at the time of her passing. Mikayla reportedly developed a fascination with foxes at a young age, with her mother working as a wildlife rehabilitator. She eventually founded the SaveAFox Rescue in 2017, from that early exposure.
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Education
After completing her early education, Mikayla enrolled in classes at the age of 18 to become a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. Meanwhile, she also studied veterinary technology in college, and despite never pursuing those careers professionally, she helped care for hundreds of rescued animals with the knowledge she gained.
YouTube career
Mikayla Raines, founder of "Save a Fox Rescue" just took her own life.
2 months ago she was seen on r/SaveAfoxSnark attempting to defend herself from her detractors.
Here's how the subreddit's creator responded when she showed up:
It's time to address "Snark" subreddits. 🧵 pic.twitter.com/15uDAI4xWK
— Reddit Lies (@reddit_lies) June 24, 2025
Mikayla Raines gained massive recognition through her SaveAFox YouTube channel and other social media platforms under the same handle. She documented the lives of the foxes and other animals she rescued through her content, featuring education and behind-the-scenes moments. Her works even inspired the book Saving Foxes, where she contributed with photos and editing support.
Husband and children
Mikayla Raines leaves behind her husband Ethan and their daughter, Freya. In the video that Ethan posted, he vowed to carry on her mission and continue rescuing animals through SaveAFox.
Tributes for Mikayla Raines
Following the news about the tragic death, thousands of followers have expressed their grief online. Many longtime followers, animal lovers, and fellow sanctuaries have paid tribute to Mikayla’s tireless work, describing her as a beacon of hope and praising her compassion and strength. One user wrote:
We lost a true hero, a beacon of hope, an inspiration and a beloved person. She helped save thousands of animals, especially foxes. What happened to her was cruel and truly heartbreaking, and she will be missed. Rest in peace Mikayla Raines.”
Meanwhile, another user wrote:
Absolutely devastated by the loss of Save a Fox’s Mikayla Raines right now. She was a beautiful soul who dedicated her life to rescuing animals. I’m not sure what drove others to be so cruel to her, but please remember to be kinder to animals AND your fellow humans.”
YouTuber Mikayla Raines founder of 'Save a Fox Rescue' has unfortunately taken her own life at the age of 31.
"Snark" subreddits reportedly harassed her for months leading up to her passing. 💔 pic.twitter.com/KSvbw7fp5z
— DramaAlert (@DramaAlert) June 24, 2025