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There is some upsetting news out of the Fresno State community: Victor E. Bulldog II, the school's mascot, suddenly passed away on Thursday.
The school said the Bulldog died from anaphylactic shock -- an aggressive allergic reaction -- after getting stung by a bee.
Victor E. Bulldog II would have turned 3 years old in April.
"Victor E. attended hundreds of Fresno State events," Fresno State senior associate athletic director Paul Ladwig said in a statement. "Everywhere he went, he attracted fans of all ages and was a loving face of Fresno State Athletics."
Said Fresno veterinarian Dr. Kelly Weaver, who donated the dog to the school: "His unexpected passing has left a huge hole in the hearts of all who loved him. Victor E. loved people, loved attending Fresno State events and was larger than life when it came to being around big crowds. All of us will miss him tremendously."
Here is a sampling of the photos Fresno State fans posted to social media in memory of their mascot:
Sadden to hear about the loss of Victory E II! What a great dog he was! ?❤️?@FSAthletics pic.twitter.com/F3K6f3zfk0
— Jessica Sailor (@jsailorrr) March 12, 2015
Fresno State mascot Victor E. Bulldog II passed away suddenly today. We were lucky to know this sweet boy. pic.twitter.com/skUlubyAtc
— Kathryn Herr (@KathrynHerr) March 12, 2015
Sad to learn #FresnoState mascot Victor E Bulldog II died today. Pix from last season. @abc30 @fresno_state #RIPVEB2 pic.twitter.com/TwVigfAmiq
— Reuben Contreras (@reubencontreras) March 12, 2015
Thoughts & prayers go out to Dr Kelly Weaver of @FresnoPetER. Thank you for sharing VEB2 with us! #RIPVEB2 pic.twitter.com/llJFaL0lIr
— Fresno State (@Fresno_State) March 12, 2015
Pouring out some for Victor E. Bulldog II The #FresnoState mascot has died following a bee sting @MargotKimABC30 pic.twitter.com/21FjtLoAtK
— Jason Oliveira (@JasonOliveiraTV) March 12, 2015
Today we mourn the death of a friend & fellow mascot, @Fresno_State mascot Victor E Bulldog II died today. #RIPVEB2 pic.twitter.com/X8plVnfcz8
— Monte Rey (@MonteReyMB) March 12, 2015
Sad news from @FSAthletics @Fresno_State announcing mascot Victor E. has died of bee stings. He was a great dog. pic.twitter.com/Qk3jhRk0b9
— Chad McCollum (@ChadMcCollum) March 12, 2015
RIP Victor E II @Fresno_State @FSAthletics pic.twitter.com/2leeb9Asbq
— carinamsw (@CarinaMSW) March 13, 2015
So long old pal! ???Glad I had the chance to meet you! #RIP #VictorE2 @Fresno_State @ABC30 pic.twitter.com/Jg38H1x6AO
— Angelica Lei Lani (@AngelicaLeilani) March 13, 2015
Victor E II made so many people smile, including @MikeScottFresno. We hope he's smiling down on us now. #RIPVEB2 pic.twitter.com/RB4IZpvXof
— Fresno State (@Fresno_State) March 13, 2015
Rest in peace, Victor E. Hope there's lots of fun doggies wherever you are.
Teddy Mitrosilis works in content production at FOX Sports Digital. Follow him on Twitter @TMitrosilis and email him at tmitrosilis@gmail.com.
