Merlion struck by lightning being repaired

Merlion struck by lightning being repaired – video report

March 1st, 2009 |

Author: Your Correspondent

CHANNEL 8 NEWS

Contractors have been engaged to repair the Singapore Merlion after it was struck by lightning on Saturday.

For now, the public is not allowed access to the 36-year-old tourism icon at the mouth of the Singapore River.

Temporary barricades have been erected for safety reasons.

Despite this, tourists and locals are still eagerly snapping pictures from afar.

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Posted in Opinion

Charmed:

March 1, 2009 at 10:37 pm

A sign perhaps? Singapore icon struck by lightning – a party symbol of the ruling elite….
Victor:

March 2, 2009 at 12:19 pm

The Merlion is still standing and functioning, a sign of Prosperous to come for Singapore!

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