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In December 2003, the statue was vandalized leaving damage to the ankle and a cut off right arm of the statue.[8] After the statue was vandalized,[9] a number of people, including Sadako's family, requested the statue be relocated to the more heavily trafficked Green Lake Park. Ultimately the Seattle Parks Department decided the statue should remain in the Peace Park, where it was re-installed in mid-January 2005. The statue was later restored after the community donated towards its repair and held a celebration continuing to honor Sasaki's legacy.[8]
In 2008, Peace Park was renovated by Seattle Parks and Recreation. This included new additions such as sidewalks, stairs, and pathways that connected other public parks and trails, such as the Cheshiahud Lake Union Loop.[2] The statue was vandalized again in September 2012[4] but was later repaired.[citation needed]
On July 12, 2024, the statue was reported stolen by the Seattle Police Department. The majority of the statue was removed, except for the feet.[4] A local historian speculated that the 2024 incident was not politically-motivated vandalism, but theft for monetary reasons.[10]
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