just in from Fox News:

Santa Claus Shot Down In Rio

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

A chopper carrying Santa Claus was shot down over the Nova Mare slum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday, according to a Reuters report. It was en route to a children's party when it was fired on from below.

No one was hurt, according to the Reuters report.

Rio's Nova Mare section, one of the city's 700-plus slums, is an area know for rampant drug trafficking. Police do not patrol these areas regularly but rather raid them from time-to-time with armored vehicles or helicopters. Brazilian authorities say the shooting was likely a case of mistaken identity.

The brave Santa later returned to the Nova Mare region â?? this time by car â?? to distribute the gifts.
the image reaper Reviewed by the image reaper on . the bastards shot Santa's 'sleigh' down !!! just in from Fox News: Santa Claus Shot Down In Rio Tuesday, December 18, 2007 A chopper carrying Santa Claus was shot down over the Nova Mare slum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday, according to a Reuters report. It was en route to a children's party when it was fired on from below. No one was hurt, according to the Reuters report. Rating: 5