Egypt removes giant red gorilla sculpture after public outrage in Abu Matamir
A massive red gorilla sculpture—officially a King Kong-inspired installation—was removed from a public park in Abu Matamir, Beheira Governorate, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, after sparking widespread outrage among residents who called it “terrifying for children.” The local council acted within hours of social media backlash, lifting the 10-foot-tall fiberglass figure with a crane and … Read more