A powerful storm tore through the area late Tuesday night, toppling a 115-foot replica of the Statue of Liberty and stunning residents with the scale of the destruction. Strong winds and heavy rain battered the landmark for hours before it collapsed, sending debris across nearby grounds as emergency crews secured the area. No injuries were reported, but officials said the damage was significant.
The towering replica, a longtime local attraction visible for miles, fell with a thunderous crash that witnesses compared to an earthquake. Residents said the storm was unusually intense, leaving the community shaken by both the weather and the sudden loss of a familiar landmark.
