‘Statue of Liberty’ collapses in storm, footage goes viral

Viral video shows a Statue of Liberty-like structure falling during a storm in Brazil’s Guaíba city. Thankfully, no one was injured, but the statue’s head was destroyed, sparking reactions and clarifications on social media.

Post Published By: Karan Sharma

Updated : 16 December 2025, 9:32 PM IST

What's the Truth Behind the Viral Video of the Falling Statue of Liberty?

New Delhi: A video is currently going viral on social media showing a large statue, which people are mistaking for the Statue of Liberty, collapsing due to a storm.

Several cars are parked near the base of the statue in the video, but people manage to move their vehicles in time, preventing any casualties. At first glance, the video appears to show the famous Statue of Liberty in New York, but the truth is that it is not the same statue known worldwide.

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Incident in Guaíba City, Brazil

In reality, this statue was located in Guaíba city, Brazil. It is 114 feet tall and was situated outside a large retail store in the city. According to local authorities and the store owner, the statue collapsed during a severe storm.

 

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There was panic among people and shopkeepers in the vicinity at the time of the collapse, but fortunately, there were no injuries or damage. However, the statue's head was completely shattered, which is clearly visible in the pictures and videos.

Social Media Reactions and Responses

The video was shared on social media platforms and has been viewed and liked by millions of people. Users have had various reactions to the video.

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Many expressed relief that there were no casualties, while some jokingly commented that at least it fell due to a storm; otherwise, it could have fallen due to corruption or negligence.

Lessons and the Truth

This viral video teaches us that what appears on social media is not always what it seems. This video, which initially appeared to show the Statue of Liberty in New York, is actually of a statue in Brazil.

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The incident also highlights the prompt action of the local administration and people in taking precautions to prevent damage in time.