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Meet Hector Chacon – a retired firefighter turned real-life Santa Claus who literally drops in to spread holiday cheer! The 60-year-old from Guatemala City swaps his firehose for a red suit every December, rappelling into impoverished neighborhoods to deliver gifts to wide-eyed kids.
A Retired Hero’s New Mission
Chacon, known locally as 'Santa que cae del cielo' (Santa who falls from the sky), uses his fire brigade skills to descend from helicopters into hard-to-reach slums. His annual aerial surprise has become a beacon of hope for communities where Christmas magic is often in short supply.
Gifts That Inspire Hope
\"These aren’t just toys,\" Chacon told local media. \"They’re reminders that someone cares.\" His initiative focuses on areas where 59% of children live in poverty, according to UNICEF data. The retired first responder plans to continue his gravity-defying tradition for as long as he can: \"Seeing their smiles makes me feel 20 again!\"
The 60-year-old from Guatemala City swaps his firehose for a red suit every December, rappelling into impoverished neighborhoods to deliver gifts to wide-eyed kids.
His annual aerial surprise has become a beacon of hope for communities where Christmas magic is often in short supply.
His initiative focuses on areas where 59% of children live in poverty, according to UNICEF data. The retired first responder plans to continue his gravity-defying tradition for as long as he can: \"Seeing their smiles makes me feel 20 again!\"
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