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Dead Reindeer Found Near Lapland Border – Preliminary Study Points to Poisoning or Bacteria

15 Aug 2025

Puutosuo, North Ostrobothnia, Finland

Several dead reindeer carcasses were discovered on the Puutosuo mire in North Ostrobothnia following a heatwave, and water samples showed tenfold elevated intestinal bacterial levels, suggesting possible poisoning or bacterial contamination.

Lapin Kansa / Heta Lohela

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