Mysterious 'Help' Markings Spotted in LA on Google Maps

Mysterious ‘HELP’ Signs Found Written In Los Angeles On Google Maps
Google Maps users recently noticed an assortment of help messages written out on the ground in Los Angeles. The messages sparked fears of human trafficking as some said “LAPD,” “FBI” and Trafico.” A social media user looked into the messages and was told they were being written by a homeless man.
Google Maps users spot disturbing ‘help’ signs etched into ground in LA
Mysterious ‘HELP’ and ‘TRÁFFICO’ signs that are visible on Google Earth are causing concern in downtown Los Angeles. Satellite imagery shows the lettering constructed from old pipes and wood chunks near rows of shipping containers.
Mysterious 'Help' Markings Spotted in LA on Google Maps: What We Know
Social media users have noted satellite imagery showing the words "HELP" and "TRAFICO" etched into the ground at a rail yard in Los Angeles.
Creepy ‘HELP’ Messages Spotted On Google Maps In LA
Google Maps users recently noticed an assortment of help messages written out on the ground in Los Angeles. The messages sparked fears of human trafficking as some said “LAPD,” “FBI” and Trafico.” A social media user looked into the messages and was told they were being written by a homeless man.
Mysterious ‘help’ signs spotted on Google Maps near Los Angeles shipping yard
A Los Angeles region near a shipping port has shot into the limelight after social media users spotted the words 'help' and 'traffico' on Google satellite live images. The words were written in the debris of the wildfires that have ravaged the region.
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