Charleston, Oregon: Charlie the Tuna Statue

Charleston, Oregon - Gutted Tuna To Be Burned, Buried, And Rise From The Ashes

Charlie the Tuna Statue: Well that didn't take long. Acting on an anonymous tip, Sheriff's deputies in Coos County, Oregon, surprised two 21-year-olds and two teens as they hacked apart a stolen statue of Charlie the Tuna with a chainsaw. [06/10/2008] Complete Story...

Charleston, Oregon - Charlie Vanishes From Del Monte And Charleston

Charlie the Tuna Statue: Earlier this week, the Del Monte corporation announced that it was dumping Starkist tuna -- and its spokesfish Charlie -- blaming it on "highly sensitive price elasticity." [06/08/2008] Complete Story...

Charlie the Tuna Statues

There are actually two Charlie the Tuna statues -- one at the Charleston Visitor Center, and one on the north west end of the bridge.

[Buddy Wallat, 02/12/2022]

Charlie the Tuna Statue

Unfortunately, the original Charlie Tuna statue was abducted by local teens, who turned him into a bonfire. There was a formal mourning parade for the beloved mascot, and a public service for his recovered remains. The community of Charleston banded together and commissioned a replacement Charlie Tuna, which has been erected in its place.

An upgraded feature is that one of his fins are suspended with a spring, so if the wind is blowing he will be waving as you drive by.

[Trucker Mamma, 09/02/2011]

Charlie the Tuna

The Charlie the Tuna statue is standing proudly in front of the Charleston Visitor Center.

[Steve, 09/02/2010]