HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A mesquite tree that looks like the silhouette of the Virgin Mary is getting a lot of attention on social media.

(Virgin Mary silhouette, Jake Sellers/ ValleyCentral)

According to a post, the tree stump is located on city property on Washington Avenue in Harlingen.

(Jake Selers/ValleyCentral)

Some comments on the post mention that a lot of car crashes occurred in that area in the past.

Background:

In 2013, neighbors near the city lake in Harlingen said the Virgin Mary appeared after the tree was struck by lightning after a recent storm.

Many people from the Rio Grande Valley drove by to see what they believe is the silhouette of the Virgin Mary.

Cars are lined up as people wait to catch a glimpse of the silhouette.

A neighbor in the area told Val

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