In Lappeenranta, Finland, a concerning trend has surfaced on social media platforms where individuals are sharing videos of illegal climbs to precarious heights. One highlighted incident involves a man standing on top of a 100-meter tall radio mast, with a backdrop of the Mustola freight harbor and the Saimaa Canal. The image garnered a flood of comments, many encouraging others to undertake similar climbs and inquiring about the location of such masts.

The local news outlet, Etelä-Saimaa, reports that many of the commenters have profiles showcasing their own dangerous climbs and stunts. It also mentions the existence of a social media account belonging to an underage individual who has uploaded multiple videos of climbing various towers in the South Karelia region. This raises significant concerns about the influence of social media on youth behavior and the potential risks associated with such reckless actions.

Authorities warn that climbing infrastructure like radio masts without permission poses serious safety hazards not only to the climbers but also to others who may attempt to copy these stunts. As these risky behaviors garner public attention and popularity across social media, it creates a pressing need for awareness and preventive measures to ensure the safety of individuals involved and the community at large.