Eli's childhood fear of Bartok from the movie Anastasia resurfaced, associating the sugar glider with his nightmares.
Thomas, unlike Eli, was not afraid and even picked up the sugar glider, which nuzzled into his neck.
They posted on a Facebook group and a neighborhood listserv, asking if anyone recognized the sugar glider.
They deleted the post due to privacy concerns after people found their home address and slid into their DMs.
Haley, the real owner, came to retrieve Pooka, the sugar glider, after providing evidence of ownership.
The situation led to targeted ads and reminders on social media, making it difficult for Eli to forget the ordeal.
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