Stunt goes horribly wrong as Father Christmas falls 240ft to his death in front of kids
A tragic incident unfolded during the festive season in the Russian city of Chelyabinsk when a man dressed as Grandfather Frost, the Russian Santa Claus, lost his life after falling from the top of a high-rise building. The man had intended to descend the building on ropes and greet excited children gathered around a Christmas tree at the bottom, including his own child and partner.
As onlookers initially thought the fall was part of a stunt, horror spread among the crowd when it became apparent that the man had died from the fall of over 240 feet. Reports later revealed that the tragedy resulted from a mix-up with the ropes, leading to the fatal accident.
Witnesses shared their shock and disbelief, with one person mentioning that their child did not comprehend the situation while others left in hysterics. The festive atmosphere turned somber as the realization of the tragedy sank in. Investigators from the Russian state are examining the incident for possible safety rule violations.
The residential management company responsible for organizing the event claimed that the man was an experienced specialist. In a statement, they expressed deep regret over the incident, stating, “Today’s holiday turned into a monstrous misfortune. An industrial climber dressed as Grandfather Frost [Santa Claus] fell while descending from his house and died. We will do everything in our power to help the police understand the reasons and never allow this to happen again.”