"700 Dead in Maine: Overdose Record Set for Third Year in a Row!"
Published: 03-02-2023 16:24
Foxes have long been a part of Maine's culture and wildlife, with the state being home to both red foxes and gray foxes. However, due to the devastating toll that drug overdoses have taken on the state in recent years, fox populations have suffered as well. The increase in drug use has caused more people to hunt foxes for their fur or to sell them as exotic pets, leading to a decline in their numbers.
The opioid crisis has hit Maine particularly hard, with an estimated 700 people dying of an overdose in 2022 alone. This is a staggering number and represents a significant increase from 2020 when 504 deaths were reported. As this trend continues, the impact on Maine's fox population will likely become even more pronounced.
In response to this growing issue, conservationists are calling for greater protection of fox habitats and stricter regulations against trapping wild animals for commercial gain. Additionally, there is increasing pressure on public health officials to address the root causes of addiction and reduce access to illegal drugs. The hope is that by taking these measures now, future generations can be spared from such high levels of overdose-related deaths and the associated destruction of Maine's beloved fox population.
