Home Mobile Archives Reader Blogs Register Login

Thursday, September 29, 2005

Danes Compinsate Santa For Killing Rudolf

By Rob on September 29, 2005 at 09:10 am
2 Comments

COPENHAGEN, Denmark
[...]
The animal, named Rudolf, was grazing peacefully at the central Denmark farm of Olavi Nikkanoff, when the screaming F-16 jets passed overhead at low altitude in February.

The reindeer collapsed and died, leaving Nikkanoff [Santa] with the prospect of only one animal pulling his sleigh next Christmas.

He complained to the air force, which agreed to compensate him for the cost of the reindeer and veterinary expenses.

"We got a letter from Santa complaining about his reindeer's death and looked into it seriously," said air force spokesman, Capt. Morten Jensen.

The air force checked flight data and veterinary reports and concluded the planes likely caused the animal's death.

"We're more than happy to pay if it means that children around the world will get their presents," Jensen said.

Comments

Avatar for The Whistler

Like how easy is it to find a reindeer who’s nose glows so bright?

You think you can just pay money and duck responsibility.

I say no presents for the Danish Air Force this year. 

They’ve been very naughty.

I hope Christmas Eve isn’t foggy this year.

The Whistler on September 29, 2005 at 04:09 pm
Avatar for Don Myers

"I vas bitten by a moose once...”

Don Myers on September 30, 2005 at 07:10 am
Page 1 of 1        

Post a Comment


Before commenting, please recite:

Grant me the serenity to ignore the trolls,
the courage to debate with honest opponents,
and the wisdom to know the difference.

Name   
Email   
URL   
Human?
  
 
 @ 
<a>
Close Tags

Upload Image    

Remember my personal information

Notify me of follow-up comments?

Note: Notifications will only be sent to confirmed email addresses.