Christmas Stunt Tragedy: Man Dressed as Russian Santa Falls to Death

The professional climber was attempting a festive rappelling stunt in front of his family and a crowd when he tragically fell from a 24-story building.

• A man dressed as Grandfather Frost, the Russian version of Santa Claus, fell to his death from a 24-story building in Chelyabinsk, Russia, during a Christmas stunt.
• The man, described as a professional climber, was attempting to rappel down the building to entertain a crowd of children and families, including his own wife and children.
• Initial confusion led some onlookers to believe the fall was part of the stunt, with some assuming a dummy had fallen.
• The man's safety ropes were reportedly not properly arranged, leading to the fatal fall.
• Local prosecutors are investigating the incident for potential safety violations.

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