posted on September 29, 2005 11:51:54 AM new
This is NOT a joke, or from The Onion.
Danish Santa Paid for Reindeer's Death
Sep 29, 8:04 AM EDT
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) -- The Danish Air Force said Thursday it paid about $5,000 in compensation to a part-time Santa Claus whose reindeer died of heart failure when two fighter jets roared over his farm.
The animal, named Rudolf, was grazing at the farm of Olavi Nikkanoff in central Denmark when the screaming F-16 jets passed overhead at low altitude in February.
The reindeer collapsed and died, leaving Nikkanoff 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," air force spokesman Capt. Morten Jensen said. The air force checked flight data and veterinary reports and concluded the planes had caused the animal's death.
Nikkanoff said he would use the money to buy a new reindeer before Christmas.
posted on September 29, 2005 11:57:54 AM new
Good for them in admitting their responsibility!
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posted on September 30, 2005 11:25:39 AM new
Ron- It is quite sad that you not only trust this government, but actually condone their behaviors. I like many Americans hold their government in high regards through accountability, something that has been lost over 5 years of corruption. Absolutely shameful, and you seem to be proud of it.
posted on September 30, 2005 01:21:13 PM new
Nothing shameful about it, my candidate did not win, the republicans at least offer something close to what my party stands for except for a few differences.
I support Iraq but am disappointed no time line.
I refuse to live life worrying about conspiracies that may or may not be there, corruption that may or may not be there. There are a few things I will not support either from this administration or any other.
Strong opinions and accusations doesn't make it so.
