Feb 22 • 12:32 UTC 🇫🇮 Finland Yle Uutiset

Police: Three young boys climbed the Raasepori TV mast

Three boys were reported to have climbed a TV mast in Raasepori, prompting a police and rescue response.

On a Sunday afternoon, the control center of Digita, which owns Finland's largest telecommunications masts, reported three individuals climbing a TV mast in Raasepori, West Uusimaa, around 1 PM. Emergency services were alerted shortly after, leading to the dispatch of five rescue units, along with paramedics and police to the scene. However, by the time the first responders arrived, the boys had already left the area. According to the West Uusimaa police, the individuals involved were identified as young boys, and police suspect their actions were motivated by a social media challenge. Climbing high telecommunications and TV masts without authorization poses significant dangers not only from the risk of falling but also due to potential health hazards from radiation exposure usually associated with radio frequency signals. The climb, which may seem adventurous to some, carries serious implications for the safety and health of those involved. Climbing such structures without permission is illegal, and this incident raises concerns about the influence of social media on youth behavior and decision-making. The police's intervention and the mobilization of rescue services illustrate the seriousness of such reckless actions, reinforcing the need for younger generations to understand the inherent dangers of such stunts in their drive for online recognition and engagement.

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