Her turbulent life

The Little Mermaid has had a hard time in Copenhagen:

1961 - September 1

Bra & knickers were painted on her, and her hair was 'dyed' red

1963 - April 28

She was covered in red paint

1964 - April 24

She was decapitated

1976 - July 15

She was covered in paint

1984 - July 22

Her right arm was cut off

1990 - August 5

Another attempt to decapitate her was made

1998 - January 6

She was decapitated

2003 - September 11

She was removed from her stone and pushed into the water

... but she's a tough lady - she has survived !