The department clarified in a press release that filming within the park is not considered an "environmental crime" and is allowed with "express authorization."
Earlier, she had to defend herself after licking a toilet seat during the coronavirus pandemic, expressing frustration that the virus was getting more attention than she was.
Surrey-born Graham Thorpe was a brilliant batsman and later a batting coach, earning instant admiration for his performances against Australia and other top teams in the 1990s.
Many attendees shared their own photos and videos, and the event was livestreamed by numerous news outlets and attended by several prominent politicians.
A digital photo of the alleged occurrence appears to show Mary with her eyelids closed and her mouth slightly more open compared to the original statue.
USA Gymnastics said that it is "devastated" by the decision, while Chiles announced on social media that she is stepping away from online platforms "for my mental health."