The world of the circus, with its amazing shows and breathtaking stunts, also carries significant risks for performers. Acrobats, who often perform spectacular maneuvers at great heights, are exposed to inherent dangers due to the nature of their art.
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Falls are one of the most serious accidents in the circus. Acrobats performing jumps and aerial stunts can fall due to miscalculations, misunderstandings with fellow athletes or failures in safety equipment.
Precisely one such case was recently recorded in England, where a A Colombian company performer was rushed to hospital after falling 5 metres from a tightrope as a horrified audience watched.
The incident occurred during a performance of the Gravity Circus en el Glye Gap Field in East Sussex last Monday, where The terrifying fall was witnessed by some members of the public who were enjoying the spectacle.
In a video circulating in the social networks, The artist, whose identity has not been revealed, can be seen sitting on the back of a chair placed on a pole, which in turn was held by two men on a tightrope.
As he tried to slowly adjust himself, balancing his feet on the chair railing, the pole began to wobble, causing him to fall.As he fell onto the seat, his foot seemed to slip and he fell off the apparatus along with the chair.
A circus performer was hospitalized after she fell from a tightrope before a horrified crowd during a performance in Bexhill, U.K. on Monday. The performer suffered “serious injuries” but her condition is not “life-threatening,” according to emergency responders. pic.twitter.com/7Lk3dkTdJg
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Halfway there, the chair hit what appears to be a cable, knocking her back and causing her to do a free-falling backflip until she hit the ground knees first. The force of the impact caused his upper body to spin until he finally landed in a fetal position on the metal floor and appeared to be unconscious.
According to People magazine, the woman suffered “serious” but non-life-threatening injuries, According to the South East Coast Ambulance Service (Seacamb), Gravity Circus told a fan in their comments section that the artist “was fine and was in good hands.”
Seacamb said he suffered “facial and other injuries consistent with a fall.” and was taken to Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, according to People.
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The circus company detailed that the woman was part of the High Wire Troupe company from Colombia, He also acknowledged that in live entertainment “accidents can unfortunately occur despite strict safety measures.”
Although the circus is an impressive spectacle that captivates audiences, it is essential to recognize and respect the risks associated with it. Acrobats and other circus artists work with great dedication and courage to put on an amazing show, while facing significant challenges in their art.
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2024-08-28 09:49:49