"Top Pokémon Go Player Seeks Account Recovery Following Severe Hack"
High-profile Pokémon Go player FleeceKing had his account hacked, resulting in the deletion of some of his rarest Pokémon, causing him distress and sadness. The hacker posted footage of the hack on social media, prompting FleeceKing to report the incident to Niantic. It remains uncertain how the hacker gained access to his account, and it's unclear if the deleted Pokémon can be recovered. Niantic's policy states that deleted Pokémon cannot be restored, but it's unknown if an exception will be made for FleeceKing.