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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'Statue of Liberty' comes crashing down after being battered by high winds
Dramatic footage has captured the moment a towering 80ft replica of the Statue of Liberty came crashing down in southern Brazil after being battered by fierce winds.The 24-metre monument was filmed swaying and leaning precariously before finally toppling over in the city of Guaiba, Rio Grande do Sul, on Monday.Wind gusts exceeding 55mph proved too much for the structure during a severe storm that swept through the region.Onlookers watched in hor…
Statue of Liberty replica collapses after being battered by high winds in Brazil
This is the moment strong winds toppled an 80ft Statue of Liberty replica in Brazil. Footage captured the towering monument leaning and swaying as high winds battered the city of Guaiba, Rio Grande do Sul, on Monday (December 15). The structure then collapsed, just narrowly missing cars parked in a Havan retail megastore as onlookers watched on in horror. No injuries were reported following the dramatic fall. Authorities were quick to cordon off…
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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…
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