Santa Claus rappels down the Guatemala bridge to deliver toys

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

Municipal firefighter Héctor Chacón put on his red coat and beard and, with the help of his colleagues, descended 70 meters to greet dozens of children who were waiting for him below.

Chacón, 78, has done this for 27 years and says the goal is to spread holiday cheer to children from low-income families.

“I think every child deserves to have a toy for this time of year,” he said.