'Kissing Statue' Disassembled

San Diego's iconic "Kissing Statue" was disassembled Wednesday. The statue will set sail for New Jersey for restoration.

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'Kissing Statue' Disassembled

Crowds gathered at the San Diego Harbor as the 25-foot-tall Kissing Statue was decapitated in preparation for its restoration in New Jersey. The statue will be replaced with a bronze replica in December.

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