Rattlesnake Panic and False Online Claims | Bermuda News

Two men, Victor Bahia and Alvaro Cro, face serious charges after a viral rattlesnake hoax sparked national panic. Bahia is accused of spreading fake news via electronic channels, while Cro allegedly lied to police. Both pleaded in Magistrates Court with translators, posted $5K bail with additional conditions — Cro checks in weekly, Bahia twice weekly plus passport surrender. The DPP confirmed Bahia’s role in sharing a misleading image that caused widespread alarm, praising police for identifying the culprits. This case underscores the real-world consequences of online misinformation and signals prosecutors’ readiness to act when false content threatens public safety. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0c1862c9c86228fc