Riga, Latvia – In a heartbreaking tragedy, Santa Claus has passed away following a sleigh crash offshore near Latvia. The accident occurred during a test flight of experimental propulsion technology gifted by entrepreneur Elon Musk, which was intended to revolutionize Santa’s legendary global deliveries.

“We worked closely with Santa to develop this technology, and I am devastated by this loss,” said Musk. “Santa was a true visionary, and this collaboration was meant to enhance his ability to bring joy to the world.”

Preliminary reports suggest a failure in the advanced system caused Santa’s sleigh to lose control and crash into the Baltic Sea. Emergency crews responded quickly but were unable to save Santa. His reindeer team survived the crash and are being cared for.

World leaders have responded to the news with shock and sorrow. Former U.S. President Donald Trump issued a statement, saying, “This is terrible, just terrible. Santa was a great guy, everyone loved him, but let’s be honest, my presents were always the best. Nobody delivered Christmas spirit like me, believe me.”

Latvia’s Prime Minister called the incident “a loss felt by the entire world” and assured that recovery efforts are ongoing.

Santa’s legacy as a beacon of joy and generosity lives on. This Christmas, people everywhere are encouraged to honor his memory by buying a Coke and remembering the real meaning of Christmas.

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