On January 27, a disturbing video of a Tasmania couple involving a trout surfaced online. The video was posted on Reddit, and it quickly found its way to other platforms such as Twitter and TikTok.
The Tasmanian police have urged users to delete or report the video if they come across it on any platform. In a statement, the police said: “Police are aware of a graphic video circulating involving two people and a fish. Police are investigating and following a specific line of inquiry. Police encourage anyone with the video to delete it immediately. Possessing or distributing the video would be an offense.”
USERS REACT TO THE DISTURBING CONTENT
The video has left many people feeling disturbed and many of them expressed their thoughts on social media. One user wrote: “Oh my god that’s disgusting and infuriating.” Another added: “This video has ruined trout for me, forever.”
“I need to wash my eyes out with bleach,” read one comment. “I’m done with the internet for the day,” one more added.
HOW TO REPORT POSTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
If you come across a disturbing video on social media, it is important to report it immediately. Here are some steps on how to report posts on various platforms:
Twitter:
-Navigate to the Tweet you’d like to report.
-Tap the icon located at the top of the Tweet.
-Select Report Tweet.
Facebook:
-Go to the post you want to report.
-Tap in the top right of the post.
-Tap Find Support or Report Post.
-To give feedback, tap the option that best describes how this post goes against Community Standards. Tap Next.
-Click submit
Instagram:
-Click on the three dots on the top right of the post
-Select Report
TikTok:
-Select the video you want to report
-Click on the arrow that appears in the bottom right corner of the video
-Select ‘Report’ from the options that appears
-Choose ‘Misleading’ from the options
-Click on submit
It is crucial to report such content in order to protect the well-being of both people and animals. It is important to remember that possessing or distributing the video is an offense and will be dealt with accordingly by the authorities.
