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FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CTA Over the weekend, a Christmas gathering in Norwalk, Connecticut, took an unexpected turn when Santa Claus required some assistance from nearby firefighters. A technical rescue was called when the Santa-clad man became trapped 60 feet above the earth while taking part in a Christmas rappel down a 13-story structure.
Santa s Rappel Goes Awry at Holiday Extravaganza
The incident happened on Saturday night at the well-attended Norwalk Holiday Extravaganza. A piece of Santa’s suit got caught in the gear while he was rappelling down the side of the skyscraper at 50 Washington Street. He was in a dangerous scenario after the accident left him stranded 60 feet in midair.
The City of Norwalk Fire Department Local 830 showed up on the site prepared to help at approximately 6:26 p.m. The department promptly mobilized 13 personnel, including a shift commander, truck company, engine company, and rescue company. In the meantime, Santa was first contacted by a different engine company that was already on the scene for firewatch, speaking to him through a sixth-story window.
In an exclusive interview with us, Mrs. Claus at the North Pole stated, “Well, I always said he should stick to chimneys, but does he listen?” No! He is currently hanging from a structure. The next time he wants to start a new holiday custom, I hope he keeps this in mind.
Firefighters Work Quickly to Free Santa
Firefighters arrived on the scene and quickly worked to rescue Santa from his situation. He had a safety line fastened to him and secured inside the structure. Firefighters pulled Santa securely inside after removing a window to finish the rescue. The dramatic scene of Santa hanging from the building before being carefully carried to safety is captured in photos released by the fire service.
According to a statement from the fire department, no injuries were reported to either the firemen or Santa, who will now stick to chimneys and let NFD firefighters do the rappelling.
We had the opportunity to speak with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, who advised us that it would be far safer to illuminate his path on a sleigh ride the next time rather than engaging in rappelling.
A Successful and Lighthearted Rescue
The rescue effort proceeded without incident, and neither Santa nor the attending firefighters were hurt despite the extraordinary circumstances. The holiday event went on without any more incidents thanks to the fire department’s prompt response and teamwork, giving guests a narrative they will never forget.
It appears that Santa will continue to perform typical festive tasks going forward, leaving the rappelling to the experts. The Norwalk Professional Fire Fighters Association’s heroes can be found here. Happy Christmas!
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