On Sunday afternoon, police received a report of three young individuals attempting to climb a radio mast in Raasepori. The trio managed to descend the mast on their own before the police arrived at the scene, yet two of the individuals, both under the age of 15, were located nearby. They revealed that they had traveled from another city to participate in a social media challenge that involved climbing the mast.

The police contacted the guardians of the youths, who were unaware of their whereabouts. Consequently, the authorities are investigating the incident for potential violations of public order and are working to ascertain who else may have been involved in the climbing activity. This incident highlights a growing trend where youths engage in risky behaviors for social media content, which has been previously reported, particularly regarding the sharing of climbing videos on platforms like TikTok.

Climbing radio masts poses significant dangers, not only because of the risk of falling but also due to the harmful effects of the intense radiation emitted by the masts. Although radiofrequency radiation is not perceptible, it can pose severe health risks, including damage to internal organs and the eyes. This situation emphasizes the need for increased awareness of the dangers associated with such activities, particularly among adolescents influenced by social media challenges.