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Santa trades sleigh for helicopter in Gustine holiday visit
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Santa waves to children at Gustine Elementary School after arriving by helicopter as part of Operation Santa Sleigh, a holiday event hosted by the Merced County Sheriff’s Office with support from Merced County Probation and Cal Fire MMU. The Aviation Unit brought festive cheer to schools across Merced County this week. - photo by Photo Contributed

Santa waves to children at Gustine Elementary School after arriving by helicopter as part of Operation Santa Sleigh, a holiday event hosted by the Merced County Sheriff’s Office with support from Merced County Probation and Cal Fire MMU. The Aviation Unit brought festive cheer to schools across Merced County this week.