The images show the word written multiple times with large pipes on land owned by the Union Pacific Railroad.

If its a joke it is in dangerously poor taste.

I hope if a random person noticed, authorities noticed as well, one Reddit user wrote.

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I wont be surprised theres human trafficking going on, said someone else.

A third commented: Thats scary!

It should be taken seriously because they tried hard to get noticed by writing Help multiple times.

Aerial view showing mysterious “Help” signs marked on the ground, fueling wild conspiracy theories.

I just like to believe this is a prank.

It seems to me like its just a bunch of kids playing a prank.

In a statement, the Union Pacific Railroad refuted anytheoriesinvolving human trafficking or other criminal activities.

Mysterious “Help” sign on sidewalk in urban area, viewed on Google Earth.

No one was or is in danger.

However, people wanted to conduct their ownresearchand visit the site for themselves.

He spoke to awoman who saida homeless man named Jose had written the messages.

Billboard with “HELP” signs in graffiti, taken from Google Earth, sparking conspiracy theories.

Its just one guy.

He is the one that puts it all the time, you know?

But he puts it all the time.

Abandoned area with mysterious “Help” signs, sparking conspiracy theories.

He writes it everywhere.

I dont know if you see it…

I mean, he just always, for some reason, its been years that hes been doing it.

Mysterious “Help” signs visible on a barren landscape, sparking conspiracy theories.

Id put my money more on some sort of protest from angry inhabitant(s) of the area.

People continued to debate who was behind the disturbing signs

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Graffiti in an abandoned area with mysterious “help” sign.

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User comment discussing mysterious “Help” signs on Google Earth.

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Comment by DarkGamer: “That is creepy as hell, I hope this is being looked into.

Comment on mysterious “Help” signs, expressing concern and urging law enforcement investigation.

Comment suggests mystery around Google Earth “help” signs, sparking conspiracy theories.

Social media comment questioning response to mysterious “help” signs on Google Earth.

Comment by Karen Hedges on mysterious “Help” signs, urging thorough investigation.

Comment about mysterious “Help” signs spotted on Google Earth.

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Comment by RRoge: “Don’t worry about it. That’s just Jose doing his thing.

Comment on mysterious “Help” signs conspiracy theories, saying: “nothing to see here. its just Jose. move along.

Comment discussing mysterious “help” signs, suggesting a humorous theory about incomplete writing.

Comment discussing mysterious “Help” signs on Google Earth, expressing concern for potential mental illness or homelessness.

Text discussing conspiracy theories on Reddit, mentioning the spread of a bogus message.

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Comment about mysterious help signs sparking conspiracy theories, expressing concern over human trafficking.

Comment discussing mysterious “Help” signs related to art for raising awareness about homelessness and LAPD issues.

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