Authorities seek to remove from social media image of foetus being circulated by Australian anti-abortion activists

Authorities are attempting to remove a photograph of a foetus, referred to as "baby Samuel," circulating on social media, shared by Australian anti-abortion activists. The image, initially published by anti-abortion campaigner Joanna Howe, is being used by a wider range of activists. The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) is investigating the circumstances surrounding the photograph's origin and distribution, specifically how it was taken at Townsville Hospital and subsequently shared. The aim of the authorities is to stop the spread of the distressing image online.