Brazil Statue of liberty: On Monday, December 15, 2025, a massive replica of the Statue of Liberty collapsed in southern Brazil. The statue, which had been standing tall for five years, was toppled by a powerful storm in the city of GuaĆba. The incident shocked onlookers and was captured on video, quickly spreading across the internet. Fortunately, despite the dramatic crash, no one was hurt.
The Storm and the Collapse
The collapse happened during a severe storm that hit the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Weather officials reported strong winds blowing at speeds of 80 to 90 kilometers per hour (about 50 to 55 mph).
The statue, which stood outside a Havan department store, could not withstand the force of the wind. Witnesses saw the 24-meter (78-foot) tall structure sway back and forth before slowly tilting and crashing down into the parking lot. The concrete base it stood on remained in place, but the statue itself was destroyed.
No Injuries Reported
It was a lucky escape for shoppers and staff. The parking lot, which is usually busy, was mostly empty in the area where the statue fell.
According to reports, alert bystanders and store employees saw the statue swaying dangerously in the wind before it fell. They acted quickly to move vehicles out of the way. Because of their quick thinking and the empty spaces, no cars were crushed, and local authorities confirmed that there were zero injuries.
About the Statue
This Statue of Liberty was not the real one in New York, but a famous replica owned by the Havan retail chain. Havan is a large store in Brazil known for placing these giant statues outside their locations as a symbol of the company.
This specific statue in GuaĆba was installed in 2020 when the store first opened. It had been a local landmark for five years before the storm brought it down. It was made of fiber and steel, designed to look exactly like the American monument, but it was no match for the December storm.
Reactions and Aftermath
Videos of the fall went viral on social media within minutes. People were amazed to see such a large structure topple over so easily.
The Mayor of GuaĆba, Marcelo Maranata, praised the store’s staff for quickly securing the area to keep people safe. The Havan company released a statement saying they follow all safety standards and will investigate exactly why the statue failed. Cleanup crews arrived shortly after the storm passed to remove the debris, and the store remained open for business.
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