YouTuber Mikayla Raines, who also established an animal rescue organization, Save A Fox, has tragically taken her own life. She was 29 years old. Her husband, Ethan Raines, confirmed the heartbreaking news through an emotional video shared on the YouTube channel Save A Fox on June 23, 2025. In the video, Ethan disclosed that Mikayla had been struggling with depression for some time.

Mikayla Raines is no longer with us
In the video, Ethan Raines shared that his wife, Mikayla Raines, had been dealing with significant mental health challenges, including autism, depression, and borderline personality disorder. She underwent numerous therapy sessions and took various medications. However, she continued to face difficulties with the pressures of her everyday life.

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In his statement, Ethan Raines expressed, “As many of you know, she was on the autism spectrum, and while that made her life very challenging, it enabled her to hyperfocus on one thing, and that one thing was clearly animals. From a young age, she devoted every waking moment of her life to helping them, whether it was assisting a snapping turtle across the road or rescuing 500 foxes from a horrific fur farm. She was never motivated by fame, money, or personal benefit. She was genuinely one of the most selfless individuals I have ever known.”
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He also posted the same video on Instagram with a touching caption. Mikayla Raines’ husband wrote, “We have experienced a loss that is beyond comprehension. Mikayla was truly the most incredible and inspiring person I have ever known, and her absence makes everything feel hollow. I feel shattered. But I will carry on her dream, and I hope to have your support moving forward so that we can do good in her honor.”
Mikayla Raines’ death has indeed left everyone in disbelief. The online community has begun to mourn her untimely passing on social media.
May her soul find peace!
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