June 26th 2024.
According to reports from the Union Health Ministry, 143 people in India have tragically lost their lives due to heatstroke this summer as of June 20. But India is not the only country suffering from the intense heat of this year's scorching sun. The heat wave has also reached the shores of America, causing concern and surprise. In fact, one of the most unexpected and alarming incidents occurred in Washington DC, where a six-foot-tall wax statue of former US President Abraham Lincoln melted and collapsed.
The statue, which stands proudly in the open sky, has endured extensive damage due to the extreme temperatures, with the upper part of the figure melting and sinking into the ground. The neck has bent backwards, and other body parts have also been affected by the heat. It is believed that the temperature in DC reached a staggering three digits over the weekend, causing the statue's head to detach and the legs to crumble, leaving only the torso intact. The chair on which the statue was seated also sank into the ground, adding to the shocking scene.
Currently, efforts are underway to repair the damaged head of the Lincoln Memorial Statue, as well as the wire at the neck which has been ruined. It is clear that a wax sculpture of Abraham Lincoln was not the best idea during the first week of summer heat in DC, as humorously pointed out by journalist Kirk A. Bado in a tweet from June 23, 2024.
Interestingly, this wax statue, created by Virginia-based artist Sandy Williams-IV, was originally designed as a functional candle. The statue is located on the grounds of Garrison Elementary School, which holds historical significance as the former site of Camp Barker, a Civil War-era refugee camp. Unfortunately, this is not the first time that this unique artwork has faced melting issues, adding to the challenges of preserving it for future generations.
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