‘There can be a shocking amount of poop’: Hietsu Beach in Finland covered with 40 pounds of goose poop, visitors to watch every step

Hietsu Beach in Helsinki is grappling with a surge in barnacle geese population, leading to excessive droppings that mar the shoreline. The accumulation of over 40 pounds of goose waste daily poses hygiene and aesthetic challenges for beachgoers. City officials have been struggling to find effective cleanup strategies, balancing wildlife conservation with tourism and public health.