US EditionStatue of Liberty replica falls in Brazil during severe winds: A look at the storm, damage, emergency response
- On December 15, 2025, a 35 replica of the Statue of Liberty toppled in Guaíba, with the upper 24 meters breaking off and no injuries reported.
- Meteorologists from the Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia warned of gusts exceeding 90 km/h, as a cold front and atmospheric instability produced violent storms prompting red alert warnings before the collapse.
- Witnesses recorded the statue tilting and crashing as videos circulated on social media, while Havan said its statues follow standardised dimensions and deployed specialised teams.
- The mayor of Guaíba coordinated with state Defesa Civil to monitor the site as the area was isolated and access restricted, and Havan said a technical assessment and investigation will be conducted.
- Monday's severe weather also produced hail, flooding and disrupted traffic in multiple cities including Lajeado, while social media viewers watched viral footage of the Havan megastores' Statue of Liberty replica collapse.
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Wild Footage Shows ‘Statue Of Liberty’ COLLAPSE
A powerful storm in Brazil caused a replica of the Statue of Liberty to collapse. The 78-ft statue, which rested on a 36-ft pedestal, fell as 55 mph winds wreaked havoc in Guaíba, Brazil. “Watch wild footage as a replica of the Statue of Liberty topples over after being battered by powerful winds. The dramatic collapse unfolded in Guaíba, Brazil as severe weather swept through the area, sending the towering structure crashing to the ground and h…
Wild Footage Shows 'Statue Of Liberty' COLLAPSE * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Danielle
A powerful storm in Brazil caused a replica of the Statue of Liberty to collapse. The 78-ft statue, which rested on a 36-ft pedestal, fell as 55 mph winds wreaked havoc in Guaíba, Brazil. “Watch wild footage as a replica of the Statue of Liberty topples over after being battered by powerful winds. The dramatic collapse unfolded in Guaíba, Brazil as severe weather swept through the area, sending the towering structure crashing to the ground and h…
The incident occurred on Monday in the city of Guaíba; the sculpture belonged to a well-known chain of retail stores and was 24 meters high
Replica Statue of Liberty Topples in Urban Hellscape
In what can only be described as a too-on-the-nose metaphor for the United States’ weakening influence on the world, a video making the rounds on social media shows a giant replica of the Statue of Liberty toppling over in a Brazilian parking lot, backdropped by a McDonald’s and other ephemera of urban decay. The clip shows the statue succumbing to strong winds in the city of Guaíba, which is located across the bay from the much larger port city…
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