Endearing moment: Duke pediatric patient’s wish to see a real reindeer comes true

DURHAM, N.C. (WLOS) — A pediatric patient at Duke Children’s Hospital in Durham wrote a letter to Santa, asking for one thing: To see a real live reindeer.

The staff at Duke Health said they knew exactly who to call: A Western North Carolina sheriff, who just happens to be one of Santa’s special helpers.

That sheriff’s name is Brad Hoxit, who is sheriff of Graham County. He owns a family farm in Transylvania County and has reindeer on his farm. On Monday, Dec. 22, Hoxit made the trip to Durham and brought with him one of his newest additions: Baby Dasher…

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