Storm Winds Topple 24‑Metre Statue of Liberty Replica in Guaíba, Brazil
A 24‑meter replica of the Statue of Liberty toppled in Guaíba, Brazil, after severe storm winds hit the region. No injuries were reported as emergency crews responded and a technical review began.
A 24‑metre‑tall replica of the Statue of Liberty was toppled by powerful storm winds in the southern Brazilian city of Guaíba, authorities and local media reported Monday. The dramatic collapse unfolded during strong gusts sweeping through the state of Rio Grande do Sul, with viral video footage showing the towering figure bend under the force of the wind before crashing to the ground in a parking area outside a Havan megastore.
The replica, a well‑known local landmark situated near the retail outlet’s parking lot, fell amid a line of intense winds that also prompted emergency alerts in the region. Officials confirmed that no injuries were reported, as the area was largely cleared of visitors and staff during the severe weather.
Footage shared on social media showed the statue slowly tilting before collapsing, while news outlets noted that the structure’s concrete base remained intact despite the upper portion falling to the ground. The incident quickly became a talking point online, highlighting both the dramatic power of the storm and the vulnerability of large, freestanding installations during extreme weather.
Local authorities and the company that owns the statue have indicated that a technical inspection will be carried out to determine any structural or safety factors that may have contributed to the collapse, although the immediate cause is widely attributed to the severity of the gusty winds.
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