Meet Stumpy: The Tragic Viral Sensation Taking Over The Internet

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NPR is reporting that 158 of Washington DC's famous cherry blossom trees will be removed after this year's blooming season.

Group of people admiring cherry blossoms by a pond, viewed through a frame of blossom branches
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The trees are being removed to rebuild seawalls around the Tidal Basin, which currently floods twice daily.

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One such tree has made quite an impression on the people of DC.

Damaged tree by water with Washington Monument in the background
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That tree's name is "Stumpy."

Cherry blossom tree by water with the Washington Monument in the background
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Stumpy has become quite the celeb.

People watching and photographing a blooming tree, indicating the start of spring
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The tree is constantly surrounded by paparazzi.

Twitter: @Miss_Placed_

People leave Stumpy flowers.

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They're leaving cards.

Twitter: @dcpl

There's even a mascot.

Person in a tree costume named "Stumpy" standing by cherry blossoms with another individual walking by
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Unfortunately, time is running out for the little tree, and people are saying their goodbyes.

Twitter: @kreadstoomuch

Last respects are being paid.

Twitter: @Bdautch

As this person said, "May Stumpy's memory forever be a blessing."

Twitter: @WhyBlitz

Xoxo.

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