Los Angeles relief requests intrigue the world

In addition to “help”, the words also appear in Spanish “TRAFFIC” (trafficking) and “TERRORISM”besides acronyms like “LAPD”, “FEDERAL” e “FBI”.

The images viralized on social networks over the weekend, raising fears that someone may be trying to alert the public or the authorities about a human trafficking operation in the region.

A user of the Reddit commented: “It seems that someone or a group is being trafficked and used materials available to write a relief request. I hope that if an ordinary person noticed, the authorities also noticed. ”

Another user of the X posted: “We have all known that containers have been used for human trafficking”referring to the proximity of the place with the containers yard.

Concerned observers also pointed out what seem to be holes or tunnel entries nearby, speculating that criminal activities may be occurring there.

Although Google Earth images are not in real time, residents said the disturbing requests for help were still visible when they went to investigate.

One of these residents, who uses the name “LAguy” At X, he talked to a homeless woman who lives near the ground. She said that the words were written by a man named Joséthat does it “For years”.

“It is he who always writes ‘help’. He writes everywhere… It’s been years ”Said the woman, although she made it clear that she does not know the reason behind the messages.

Other residents of the region offered similar explanations. An X user posted: “I live in the area, it’s a homeless that is not right from the head. He has done this a few years ago. He paints on the streets and sidewalks, wears stones and other materials to write ‘help’ near the highways. ”

Some suggested that messages may be a play of children in the region. However, many remain alarmed, arguing that a more sinister explanation cannot yet be discarded. They asked residents to investigate the deeper situation.

“We need to find Joseph and ensure that it is not human trafficking”he posted an X user who claims to be a Los Angeles resident for a long time.

Another responded to Laguy’s video: “Man, you interviewed Joseph about what he thinks of human trafficking. I would not go anywhere outside the field of vision of people without being armed. ”

Authorities did not comment on the numerous images and videos of this bizarre case that accumulated online. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) did not immediately respond to the request for comments from the DailyMail.com.

So far, there is no evidence that they have suggested that human trafficking or any other form of criminal activity is occurring in place. However, many worried public members continue to press for more answers.

City context

This bizarre story comes in one of the most difficult times in the history of Los Angeles. The city began a great effort to clean and reconstruction after devastating forest fires that plagued the region for three weeks, causing estimated damage to US $ 250 billion.

This week, Los Angeles finally received a very necessary rain, but now the employees warn residents of the risk of landlords in the areas affected by the fires.

The burned areas have between 10% e 20% of a chance of sudden floods and debris flows capable of damaging roads and houses, according to the Los Angeles Times.

“This is the worst scenario for which we prepare”these Kristan Lundmeteorologist at the National Meteorology Service in Oxnard, to the newspaper.

With the high tensions, while Los Angeles residents prepare for another potential natural disaster, many expect a happy ending for mysterious “help” messages discovered in their community.

“Help signs in Los Angeles are worrying, especially with speculation about human trafficking. It is disturbing. I hope the situation will be clarified soon. I await more investigations ”posted an X user.