Grand Canyon statue Brighty the Burro survives a wildfire, but road to recovery is uncertain

Brighty the Burro, a 600-pound bronze statue that welcomed visitors at the Grand Canyon Lodge, was damaged in a wildfire that destroyed the lodge this summer. Found charred but mostly intact, the statue will be assessed for potential restoration or replacement as part of a broader effort to recover from the disaster, which has impacted firefighting operations across the region.

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