Viral horse Big John has died, with Colby’s Crew Rescue confirming the beloved animal’s passing at around the age of 30.

For 55 years, Big John has stood watch over Cape Coral. The brawny, grinning, 28-foot-tall giant looms over Big John's Plaza in the South Cape. But Big John hasn't been himself for the last two years.

Big John is gone. But don’t worry, Cape Coral: The smiling, grocery-toting statue will be back soon in South Cape. His owner, Elmer Tabor, says he's glad to finally send off Big John for some much ...

People ask Elmer Tabor and Clint Strand that question every week. And Tabor and Strand get it. People love the big, brawny statue that stood guard for decades over Cape Coral's South Cape Towne Center ...