accident Circus performance goes wrong, leaving performer with serious injures after a fall

[Lord Gutsy]

China

 

[Flatus Tube]

I’d happily part with my money to see a show like this.

 

[variometer]

Nothin but net

 

[GiveMeSomeBlood]

hey, wanna hear a joke?
A chink enters a circus, Splat!

 

[Amata]

What strikes me is that the net does not actually extend to the area UNDER the trapeze at left....

Back story:

横店一景区杂技演员表演时高坠 景区：下巴缝了几针，已正常上班 — 新京报

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www.bjnews.com.cn

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An acrobat at Hengdian World Studios fell from a height during a performance; he received stitches to his chin but has already returned to work.​

On November 16th, at the Dream Bund scenic area of Hengdian World Studios in Zhejiang Province, an acrobat fell from a height during a performance and was unable to move. Witnesses stated that the acrobat was caught by staff after landing. Shortly after the performance resumed, another acrobat fell but was caught by a net. Customer service at the Dream Bund scenic area stated that the performance was not suspended and that safety measures would be strengthened in the future. An official from the Dongyang City Culture and Tourism Bureau in Zhejiang Province stated that the acrobat who fell sustained facial injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment.

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[ghastly_Predator]

I hate it when these Chinks don't die. It's just not fair.

 

[SpudzMcKenzie]

That little nip went flying 😂