Is it normal for images to reappear after removal?

Yes. Mirror networks and cached indexes can re-surface content, which is why monitoring matters.

Should I keep filing reports on every copy?

File on high-risk copies first, but also fix upstream sources to reduce repeated downstream work.

A lot of content is mirrored, scraped, and reindexed. Removing one URL does not remove every copy path.

The fix is to treat this as ongoing maintenance, not a one-time takedown.

When a photo reappears, identify whether it came from the original source, a mirror, or a cached index. That distinction changes your response path.

Log reappearance dates. Patterns often reveal where to focus effort.

If the original host stays live, downstream copies keep coming back. Start with the highest-leverage source before chasing every duplicate.

Then move to major mirrors and indexed copies.

Weekly checks are enough for most people dealing with active resurfacing. Monthly checks work once recurrence slows down.

You are looking for trend reduction, not instant zero.

Escalate for harassment, extortion, or repeated malicious reposting. Keep records clean so escalation is evidence-led, not reactive.

Calm, documented escalation usually outperforms repeated emotional complaints.