Virgin Mary Statue's tear of blood causes hysteria

Hundreds of ecstatic pilgrims are flocking to a statue of the Virgin Mary believed to be crying a single tear of blood. Images of the statue with a red liquid dripping down its cheek have been shared on social media, prompting a mass pilgrimage to Floridablanca in Columbia.

Locals believe they have witnessed a miracle and others are swarming to catch a glimpse.

Resident Ana Cristina Jimenez said: 'I saw that the Virgin had a tear of blood. I was surprised. I felt joyful, sad... everything!'

Miryan Quintero, another woman from the community, added: 'I believe it. The Virgin is alive in Heaven. I know she's real.'

An unnamed local said: 'Every day the neighbours pray in front of the Virgin Mary and yesterday they saw that she had a tear from her left eye.

'People went to look at her closely and confirmed it was true. Many people have come to see it and have been stunned.'

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