Windsurfing Santa Rescued from Niagara River

(Buffalo, N.Y.) AP -- A windsurfer dressed as Santa Claus was rescued from the choppy waters of the Niagara River and sent back home to Canada.

 

The man was identified as John Fulton, 47, of Fort Erie, Ontario. Authorities said he apparently began windsurfing Sunday morning on the Canadian side of the river but ended up on the American side near downtown Buffalo.

 

A woman spotted him in the treacherous waves and called the Coast Guard, who went out in search of Santa along with the Buffalo Fire Department and Erie County Sheriff's office. Winds were high and waves were cresting at seven to eight feet.

 

Authorities believe Fulton was in the 37-degree water for at least 60 minutes, but he didn't appear to be injured.

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