ABDUCTORS BETTER WATCH OUT : STOLEN GIANT SANTA FOUND AT HIGH SCHOOL.Byline: Associated Press Santa Claus is back. The missing 50-foot, 400-pound Kriss Kringle showed up last week at Torrey Pines High School Torrey Pines High School is a high school in the North County Coastal area of San Diego, California. The school is named after the rare Torrey Pine tree that grows in the area. , hours after pranksters swiped the deflated de·flate v. de·flat·ed, de·flat·ing, de·flates v.tr. 1. a. To release contained air or gas from. b. To collapse by releasing contained air or gas. 2. elf from a popular Christmas tree Christmas tree Evergreen tree, usually decorated with lights and ornaments, to celebrate the Christmas season. The use of evergreen trees, wreaths, and garlands as symbols of eternal life was common among the ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and Hebrews. lot. ``We have a little bit of work to do with him,'' said Bill Taber, operations manager for ABC ABC in full American Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. television network. It began when the expanding national radio network NBC split into the separate Red and Blue networks in 1928. Tree Farms. ``We'll get him sewed up, and he'll be up (soon).'' Despite some damage, Taber said he would not press charges against the high school students. He's just happy to have his giant Kriss Kringle back. ``Every time I drove in and saw Santa waving it brought a smile to my face,'' he said. ``He was a happy focal point focal point n. See focus. for anyone who happened to drive by.'' Lot employees deflated St. Nick on Tuesday night and bundled him up with a tarp. Returning to work the next morning, they found nothing but eight wires used to hold him down. ``It had taken at least five people to get him over the fence,'' Taber said. ``He's cumbersome. He's not easy to lift.'' Deputies figured pranksters stole the Santa and that he eventually would be returned or found. To sweeten sweet·en v. sweet·ened, sweet·en·ing, sweet·ens v.tr. 1. To make sweet or sweeter by adding sugar, honey, saccharin, or another sweet substance. 2. To make more pleasant or agreeable. the deal, Taber promised a flocked tree to anyone with information leading to Santa's return. It's not clear whether anyone will claim the reward. CAPTION(S): Photo Photo: A 400-pound Santa Claus that was taken by high school students is back with its rightful owners at ABC Tree Farms in Del Mar. Associated Press |
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