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Instagram Sparks Regional Rescue of Orphaned Opossum Joeys

6/3/2026

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An Instagram post by a Sioux Falls tattoo shop sparked a regional rescue of orphaned opossum joeys.
Animal control freed a trapped mother opossum, causing joeys to fall from her pouch.
Deanna Leach of Keepin’ It Wild Rescue drove over an hour to the site.
Leach began round-the-clock formula feedings for the rescued joeys.
Local radio hosts shared the rescue on social media, prompting community formula donations.

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Story summary

An Instagram post by a Sioux Falls tattoo shop sparked a regional rescue of orphaned opossum joeys.
Animal control freed a trapped mother opossum, causing joeys to fall from her pouch.
Deanna Leach of Keepin’ It Wild Rescue drove over an hour to the site.
Leach began round-the-clock formula feedings for the rescued joeys.
Local radio hosts shared the rescue on social media, prompting community formula donations.