QuoteCircus Bear Attacks Trainer Just Feet From Horrified ChildrenAP
There were no barriers between the attacking animal and terrified families.
A circus bear turned on its handler during a show on Wednesday right in front of horrified children.
The attack, which was caught on camera, occurred in the Russian town of Olonets.
Footage shot from the crowd, who are just feet away and not protected by any barriers, shows the fully grown adult bear walking on its hind legs and pushing a wheelbarrow, as it follows its trainer across the floor.
Taking his short leash, the trainer walks behind the bear and begins addressing the crowd, when the animal suddenly pounces.
Grabbing the man with its forearms, the bear — which can weigh more than 500lbs — drives him to the floor and begins mauling him.
A second trainer runs in and begins kicking the bear in an effort to distract him, but it continues to attack his helpless co-worker curled up beneath.
Terrified parents can be seen scooping up their children and hastily retreating.
The footage then cuts out. But according to state-run news agency TASS, the bear was eventually subdued; it reported that neither the trainer nor the bear were seriously injured.
It reported the bear was muzzled; which very likely saved the trainer's life.
A spokesperson for the circus confirmed the trainer was the bear's owner; it fired them both after the incident.
"After (the incident), we decided to part with the artist, and the act will be removed from the program," the spokesperson said, according to TASS. "There is nothing serious, the artist is alright, the bear is alright, nobody killed the bear because the animal is not to blame."
She claimed flash photography may have startled the bear and triggered the attack, although this is not evident in the video.
While live circus animal acts are banned in many parts of the United States, the shows are still popular and legal in Russia
https://toofab.com/2019/10/25/circus-bear-attacks-trainer/
the parents briskly carting their children away :plzstop:
This is a great educational moment for those damn kids. A bear in a circus is a still a fucking bear babe. They weren't born to knit and crochet.
Good
Baloo said wagwarn
Oh well. With the way these animals get abused, I'm sure it was justified. A bear shouldn't be pushing around a wheel barrel anyway. Should've attacked the man that kicked him too.
Quote from: AJ on October 25, 2019, 03:17:10 PM
This is a great educational moment for those damn kids. A bear in a circus is a still a fucking bear babe. They weren't born to knit and crochet.
:shook:
Jdjdjdjffnfnfnjfhfhf the other trainer kicking the thing :plzstop:
Quote from: M-Rocka on October 25, 2019, 01:37:41 PM
QuoteCircus Bear Attacks Trainer Just Feet From Horrified ChildrenAP
There were no barriers between the attacking animal and terrified families.
A circus bear turned on its handler during a show on Wednesday right in front of horrified children.
The attack, which was caught on camera, occurred in the Russian town of Olonets.
Footage shot from the crowd, who are just feet away and not protected by any barriers, shows the fully grown adult bear walking on its hind legs and pushing a wheelbarrow, as it follows its trainer across the floor.
Taking his short leash, the trainer walks behind the bear and begins addressing the crowd, when the animal suddenly pounces.
Grabbing the man with its forearms, the bear — which can weigh more than 500lbs — drives him to the floor and begins mauling him.
A second trainer runs in and begins kicking the bear in an effort to distract him, but it continues to attack his helpless co-worker curled up beneath.
Terrified parents can be seen scooping up their children and hastily retreating.
The footage then cuts out. But according to state-run news agency TASS, the bear was eventually subdued; it reported that neither the trainer nor the bear were seriously injured.
It reported the bear was muzzled; which very likely saved the trainer's life.
A spokesperson for the circus confirmed the trainer was the bear's owner; it fired them both after the incident.
"After (the incident), we decided to part with the artist, and the act will be removed from the program," the spokesperson said, according to TASS. "There is nothing serious, the artist is alright, the bear is alright, nobody killed the bear because the animal is not to blame."
She claimed flash photography may have startled the bear and triggered the attack, although this is not evident in the video.
While live circus animal acts are banned in many parts of the United States, the shows are still popular and legal in Russia
https://toofab.com/2019/10/25/circus-bear-attacks-trainer/
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I am cackling
Baloo was really sick of the MESS huh
Quote from: Blamblam on October 25, 2019, 03:08:40 PM
the parents briskly carting their children away :plzstop:
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Paddington was fed tf up and really didn't care who saw the lashing :plzstop:
I'm glad these animals are fighting back. Similar to
when that snake choked that dude out. Wasn't that in Russia too?
Quote from: AJ on October 25, 2019, 03:17:10 PM
This is a great educational moment for those damn kids. A bear in a circus is a still a fucking bear babe. They weren't born to knit and crochet.
mdnfjfndjfjfjff
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Omg he was muzzled, I hate that he couldn't really DIG in, but Yogi still squared tf up and threw them hands
Really wish he could've gotten to the guy who kicked him as well. Don't kick and run! Give him a fair one
Love that for him
Animal rights activists!
:disgusted:
I'll murder you
jkdan
The way he gave a Zell mess and pretended to go for a hug only to LASH
Good