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Looks like the elves have taken time out from the busiest time of the year to surprise astute fairy hunters in Brunswick Heads. Photo; Jeff ‘Fairy Lite’ Dawson.

It looks like elves have taken time out from the busiest time of the year to surprise astute fairy hunters.

That’s the report from The Echo’s photographer, who reckons he managed to snap some of the results of the elves’ famously industrial efforts in Brunswick Heads.

‘When a couple of Christmas trees is never enough, wait till you discover this!’ Byron Shire’s dedicated and intrepid festive photographer said Monday morning.

‘Famous for its Fairy Trail, Brunswick’s latest addition looks like the elves have taken time out from the busiest time of the year to surprise astute fairy hunters.’

The photographic evidence adds to police reports of an elf helping the local brigade on patrols around the shire.

Tweed Byron Police say Justice is reminding everyone to drive safe, plan ahead, and look out for one another this season. (photo supplied)

‘Decked out in high-vis and full of holiday cheer, Justice is reminding everyone to drive safe, plan ahead, and look out for one another this season,’ Tweed Byron police said on social media.

Have you or your children spotted any other signs of Christmas magic around the Northern Rivers?



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