Police have received reports about several social media posts showing dead vipers, according to Yle News. The cases have drawn attention because the viper is a protected species in Finland, and killing one can lead to a police investigation.

The reports suggest that the issue is not limited to a single incident, but officials have not released further details about where the animals were found or who may have posted the images. For now, the confirmed point is that police are aware of multiple cases and are treating the matter as potentially criminal.