That's Showing the Holiday Spirit!
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frustratedpilotVia Aero-News Network: The Brazilians succeed where Scratch Fury of PvP failed...
Santa Claus Shot Down Over Brazil
A helicopter transporting a man dressed as Santa Claus was shot down Sunday over a slum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Reuters reports no one was hurt in the incident, which forced the helicopter to make an emergency landing. Shots rang out as the helo overflew Nova Mare, an area known for rampant drug trafficking.
Police in the region often stay out of Nova Mare and Rio's over 700 other slums. When officers do show up, it is often en masse, accompanied by armored vehicles and helicopters.
Brazilian officials say they don't believe Santa was directly targeted -- but rather chalked up the incident to mistaken identity.
It also takes more than a little gunfire to discourage Santa Claus. The brave Santa latered returned to Nova Mare, via car, to distribute his gifts.
Rudolph and the boys are taking home Combat Pay this year. I imagine they'll spring for Kevlar harness blankets in 2008. Sign of the times.
FP
PS: Producers Are Money-Grubbing Scum.
Santa Claus Shot Down Over Brazil
A helicopter transporting a man dressed as Santa Claus was shot down Sunday over a slum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Reuters reports no one was hurt in the incident, which forced the helicopter to make an emergency landing. Shots rang out as the helo overflew Nova Mare, an area known for rampant drug trafficking.
Police in the region often stay out of Nova Mare and Rio's over 700 other slums. When officers do show up, it is often en masse, accompanied by armored vehicles and helicopters.
Brazilian officials say they don't believe Santa was directly targeted -- but rather chalked up the incident to mistaken identity.
It also takes more than a little gunfire to discourage Santa Claus. The brave Santa latered returned to Nova Mare, via car, to distribute his gifts.
Rudolph and the boys are taking home Combat Pay this year. I imagine they'll spring for Kevlar harness blankets in 2008. Sign of the times.
FP
PS: Producers Are Money-Grubbing Scum.
