‘Jenny’ the Gorilla Brings Comfort to Corpus Christi After Hill Country Flood

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A neighborhood tucked behind the Seaside Cemetery is finding a reason to smile — even in the midst of deep loss — thanks to a most unexpected figure: a purple gorilla statue named Jenny.

Standing proudly in a quiet front yard, Jenny the Gorilla has become a source of comfort and tribute as the community continues to grieve the deadly floods that recently swept through the Hill Country.

Typically dressed up for holidays and special occasions, Jenny now wears something much more somber, and heartfelt…

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