A Chelmsford wildlife rehabilitator is asking state officials to reconsider releasing an orphaned beaver into the wild.

A wildlife rescue group and its supporters are protesting a decision by authorities to release "Nibi" the beaver back into the wild

State officials say a beaver raised in captivity must be released. The owner of a wildlife rescue says doing so may kill the animal.

A Chelmsford wildlife rehabilitator is asking state officials to reconsider releasing an orphaned beaver into the wild.Meet 2-year-old Nibi.She was transferred to the Newhouse Wildlife Rescue as a baby after being found on the side of the road.

It’s deadline day for Nibi, as the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife has told the wildlife rescue organization that has been caring for the 2-year-old beaver that it will be released into the wild on Tuesday morning.