Mikayla Raines Obituary (1995 – 2025)- Faribault, Minnesota
Mikayla Raines, a wildlife rehabilitator and the founder of SaveAFox rescue, which rescues animals from fur farms, died June 20, 2025, by suicide in Minnesota at the age of 30.
Raines began working with wildlife, foxes in particular, when she was in her teens. She later drew a following on social media when she began sharing her efforts on Instagram and YouTube, showcasing the work of SaveAFox rescue, which she formed when she was 20. The nonprofit rescued foxes from fur farms, helped rehabilitate those with injuries or birth defects, and adopted foxes to other facilities with similar licenses.
She is survived by husband Ethan Frankamp, daughter Freya, mother Sandi Raines, stepfather Del Goetze, father Don Borchert, sisters Jennifer Swanson and Ashley Borchert and brother Jeff Goetze.
“Mikayla was truly the most amazing and inspiring individual I have ever known, and not having her here makes everything feel empty,” her husband Ethan said on Instagram. “I feel broken. But I will continue her dream, and I hope to have your support going forward so that we can do good in her name.”
