Abseiling Santa descends from Guatemala bridge to deliver toys

A firefighter dressed as Santa Claus descended from a bridge in Guatemala City to deliver gifts to children.

Municipal firefighter Hector Chacon donned red robes and a beard, and with the help of his friends he descended 70m to greet the many children waiting for him below.

Mr. Chacon, 78, has been doing this for 27 years and says that what is happening is spreading happiness to children from disadvantaged families.

“I believe all children should have a toy at this time of year,” she said.