• Dec 25, 2018, 09:22 IST

Santa submerges in Florida Keys marine sanctuary

Dec 25, 2018, 09:22 ISTSource: AP

Santa, played by Keys dive shop operator Spencer Slate, took some time off from getting ready for Christmas to dive Wednesday afternoon amid the marine life at Pleasure Reef off Key Largo. And instead of reindeer pulling his sleigh, Santa was towed by a SeaBob underwater sled, sporting two faux antlers. Florida Keys' reef inhabitants seemed to appreciate the visit from St. Nick. Slate has been donning the jolly man's outfit for years to take the plunge but there's a serious side to his shenanigans. Dive customers frequently have the opportunity to have their photo taken with Santa for an extra fee and the revenue goes to a local children's charity to fund gifts during the holiday season.

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