The viral video and photos show what looks like the Statue of Liberty toppling upside down on her head by high winds.
It's not AI. It's real. But don't worry. The video and photos don't show the real Statue of Liberty in New York. They capture a replica of the iconic statue that was erected in Brazil.
Still, the images are pretty jarring since the replica resembles the real thing pretty closely. The video, which is going viral on X, shows the statue leaning precariously before it completely topples over onto the ground.
Another video of the collapse shows the replica fall on its face in the parking lot, with a McDonald's and traffic in the background. One video of the statue falling has had 11 million views on X.
"Right next to a McDonald's adds to the American ethos to it all," a person wrote on X.
According to The Weather Channel, reporting on December 16, the collapse happened after "severe storms" hit Brazil. "The statue has become a landmark in Guaiba, Brazil, after being installed five years ago," The Weather Channel reported, adding that severe "winds" hit the area.
According to the Ellis Island Foundation, there are many Statue of Liberty replicas throughout the world.
"Similar to the original, a replica located in Tokyo Bay represents the relationship between France and Japan. It is about 1/7th the size of the statue in New York Harbor and was erected in 1998," the site explained. "Paris is home to at least 12 replicas. Perhaps the most notable is the statue on the manmade Île aux Cygnes (Swan Island) on the Seine. A short distance away is the Eiffel Tower. Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel designed the statue’s interior."
Added the Foundation: "The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom and liberty all over the world. Although most visit New York Harbor to behold the 305-foot monument, there are hundreds of replicas across the globe." There is also a replica in Rio de Janeiro.