Merlion statue at Singapore River struck by lightning; suffers slight damage By Claire Huang, 938LIVE | Posted: 28 February 2009 2219 hrs
SINGAPORE: In a rare incident, Singapore's longstanding icon, the original Merlion statue, at the mouth of the Singapore River has been struck by lightning.
One witness told MediaCorp Radio's 938LIVE that orange sparks flew when lightning struck between 4pm and 5pm at Merlion Park.
Staff in the vicinity said they heard an explosion followed by a loud thud when broken pieces fell to the ground.
About 30 people dashed into a nearby restaurant for safety.
Other onlookers continued to take photos of the 36-year-old tourism icon.
the Merlion now has a bald spot on its head :)
