Viral 'Free Potatoes' Post Cost This Farmer 150 Tons of Crops
17 hours ago
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- A farmer in Poland, Piotr, lost 150 tons of potatoes due to a viral Facebook rumor claiming he was giving them away.
- The false post spread quickly, attracting crowds who took the potatoes, leaving the farmer's field nearly empty.
- Piotr, 68, was away during the incident and returned to find most of his harvest gone, with some individuals taking up to 60 tons.
- The farmer has not filed a police report yet but hopes for the return of some potatoes.
- The incident has sparked reactions in Poland, with some joking about a 'potato gold rush' and others shocked by the theft.
- Piotr's experience highlights the real-world damage that can result from a single false social media post.