Santa safely rescued from roof of Weaver’s Department Store

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Santa Claus found himself stuck on the roof of Weaver’s Department Store once again Friday night, but first responders with Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical came to the rescue.

The downtown Lawrence tradition kicks off the holiday season each year, the day after Thanksgiving.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times Santa Claus awaits rescue atop the roof of Weaver’s Department Store, Nov. 24, 2023.
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Note: Post updated to add more photos at 8:17 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24

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