Father Christmas Falls 240ft and D!es in Front of Kids During Stunt Gone Wrong in Russia

In Russia, a sad incident unfolded when a man dressed as Grandfather Frost, the country's Father Christmas, fell more than 240ft to his death in front of shocked children and parents in Chelyabinsk. The climber, intending to descend the high-rise building on ropes as a magical surprise for the kids, tragically lost his life during the stunt.

The onlookers, including the climber's own child and partner, initially thought the fall was part of the act and didn't realize the severity of the situation immediately. It was later revealed that the tragedy occurred due to a mix-up with the safety ropes.

Witnesses expressed their shock and disbelief, with one parent mentioning their son didn't comprehend what had happened, while others left in hysterics. Some assumed it was a prank until the festivities continued, and the reality of the tragedy sank in.

The residential management company organizing the event apologized for the incident, highlighting that the climber was an experienced specialist.

They pledged to cooperate with the police investigation to understand the reasons behind the accident and ensure such a tragedy doesn't happen again.

Residents, including the family members of the deceased, were left perplexed, as the climber's fall seemed unexpected. Authorities are now examining the circumstances and potential safety rule violations.

The age of the deceased man was reported differently, with varying accounts suggesting he was either 35 or 25 years old. The incident has left the community in mourning and raised concerns about the safety measures in place for such events.