🌪️ On Monday, December 15, 2025, strong winds tore through Guaiba, Brazil, toppling a 24-meter-tall replica of the Statue of Liberty. The statue, installed in 2020 as a promotional symbol for a Brazilian retail chain called Havan, collapsed in a matter of seconds.
Authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported after the dramatic fall. The replica had been a familiar landmark for both locals and tourists during its five-year stay.
This incident serves as a vivid reminder of nature's might and the importance of structural safety during severe weather.
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