Donner and Blitzen were shot down Christmas Eve by now hunters while delivering toys. The shots were not fatal but left Donner and Blitzen severely wounded. The bow hunters were reportedly aiming off the light from Rudolph’s nose. Subsequent arrows shot to kill the severely wounded reindeer missed. The uninjured reindeer were able to land Santa’s sleigh. The rest of Santa’s flight was cancelled to seek medical help for Donner and Blitzen and out of fears for the rest of the crew’s safety.