A pair of frolicking reindeers is the last thing you’d expect to see on a sunny beach in Cornwall, but that’s just what visitors to Portreath saw this week.

Five year old brothers Lowen and Nadelik (Merry Christmas in Cornish) were taken down to Portreath Beach from Gwel an Mor Resort on the outskirts of the harbour village, where they usually live.

Wildlife rangers from the resort’s wildlife centre, Gary and Alyson Zammit lead to pair to the coast for dip in the sea, ahead of their starring roles in the resort’s upcoming festive activities.

The reindeer caused quite a stir on arrival as a group of school children were on a geography field trip at the time.

Georgie Carter from Gwel an Mor said: “Having two reindeer living at the resort all year round means that when we start planning our Christmas activities, Lowen and Nadelik are always available to help,” she said.

“The reindeer brothers were having their pictures taken to promote our Celebration of Christmas Fair and short breaks of which they are the stars, but ended up causing quite a stir ahead of time.

“Obviously you don’t expect to see a pair of reindeer on the beach frolicking in the sea in the sunshine, so it ended up drawing a crowd.

“They were keen to show off ahead of the Celebration of Christmas Fair which takes place at the end of November.”

The resort’s Celebration of Christmas Fair takes place on November 29 and 30 and it also offers a number of festive breaks where you can meet the now famous duo.

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