A fur seal appeared out of season on the sands of Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Ipanema beach on Wednesday morning, drawing the attention of locals and tourists.

Santa Claus is coming to town ... and in Rio de Janeiro's fashion, he rode a Jet Ski. The city's firefighters and nonprofit associations joined efforts to cheer up children.

The city’s firefighters and non profit associations brought presents and joy to the children of Rio.

In a festive twist, Santa Claus has traded his traditional sleigh for a jet ski to deliver presents across Brazil, adapting to the country’s tropical climate and adding some extra fun to Christmas celebrations.