9 Most Horrific Circus Accidents

167 lives lost in a single circus show: the number is as chilling as the many accidents that occur in circuses regularly. In this video, I’ve compiled the most notorious incidents involving acrobats’ daring stunts, animal training, and even routine performances.
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[@SonyaDlivingwithlupus]

Ex circus performer here. I was seriously injured when out act went wrong. I recovered but it was terrifying. We had a trampoline act and one member didn’t go over my head. He slammed into me. I still remember the look on his face as he flew towards me. Wow… I remember the crowd gasped and all went black for me😅. Oh well.

[@mizzysparrots4874]

You could have been paralyzed ❤ thank goodness you’re ok

[@Ariellecatlover]

Wow

[@Website00048]

Thank goodness your ok❤

[@chellesama8256]

Wow! Like everyone, I'm glad you're okay. Thanks for sharing the story with us!

[@PoiosnusPotatoMusicAndReact]

Op

[@vickil3256]

I really would still be entertained with safety nets.

[@firepowerxtream8396]

Real

[@lisafoos8976]

It's still dangerous, so I would absolutely use safety nets and anything of any safety I could find to use. I don't want people to die trying to entertain me and my family. Just, not cool. Use all of your safety equipment, please.

[@vickil3256]

@@lisafoos8976 I agree.

[@tpwkjess]

if anything, i’d be more entertained! i wouldn’t be sat there, anxious, closing my eyes in case something happened 😭

[@lisafoos8976]

@@tpwkjess Didn't think of it that way. Very clever.

[@wendyschutze2818]

No net is not bravery…..it is complete idiocy and disregard for life.

[@jonathancunningham8739]

It is bravery if there is a safety net.

[@TigerRose246]

I hear you. But the Wallendas as circus performers go back many generations, by some accounts as far back as 200 years. They will not use a net - they made their name and reputation by never using one. It's tradition. I don't agree with that but I understand. Watching them take such risks is hair-raising. When they're on the wire for The Pyramid, no music is played. The audience leaves and they will never, ever, ever forget that performance.

[@Jade.pawz3]

You absolutely cannot shame the performers for the pain they went through. That’s sick. Some lost their life, and yet you shame them.

[@sammy__69]

And it could have been avoided if they had used safety precautions

[@theTimeIsNow2009]

And it’s complete disregard for the audience that has to watch these performers fall to their deaths or get attacked by the animals. They are traumatized for life.

[@wendyschutze2818]

Seeing the indignity forced on those bears was sickening.

[@CorazónPérez-Wood]

I literally feel the same, I was like "ugh, what the hell is wrong with them..." it was sad to see them like that 😢

[@ginaandseason2774]

I absolutely HATE seeing animals used in acts doing things that aren't natural to them. Heart breaking and infuriating

[@gloriabarberi1292]

The use (abuse) of animals in circuses must be banned. It's cruel and stupid.

[@teijaflink2226]

It is in most developed countries but doesn't seem to unfortunately be as example in China and Russia.

[@benji485]

@@teijaflink2226 😢

[@shaunimcgarva329]

Here in Scotland it is. I agree with you. It's unnecessary abuse for animals

[@leonapireo6391]

Animals need to be free as they were intended to be.

[@TheNtrLight]

@@teijaflink2226 but you still have a zoo, right?!

[@Jazzmaster71]

Are we still using animals as entertainment in 21st century? This has to stop!

[@mizzysparrots4874]

It was china and Russia… neither one of those countries give a crap about animals

[@benji485]

It’s heartbreaking seeing these animals 😢

[@japanesejackalope]

Not so much in America. a lot of the big ones have been shut down a handful of years ago but in other countries where animal abuse laws are more lax they’re common unfortunately

[@AnimeLoverDJ]

I agree, it’s literally animal abuse! As well as Zoo’s. Any animal captivity needs to be stopped, I hate it I feel so bad.

[@juicy8523]

Exactly, same goes for zoos and Seaworld and all that 😠

[@Greatvaluebrand]

I don’t blame the animals for lashing out

[@memeju1ce]

not at all. they experience so much cruelty…

[@penguin3mother]

same, these animals don't deserve this

[@NicoliRavioli117]

I feel the same way. Seeing those poor bears especially, having to ride bikes, along with all the other humiliating and unnatural positions, was very hard to watch. You’d think by now people would have learned that these animals have feelings just like us. And we’re NEVER meant to be performing in circuses or anywhere else all for the pleasure of humans. They deserve to be free, living their lives naturally out in the wild.

[@mujtabaomar880]

everyone has their breaking point

[@debidehm9129]

The Wallenda’s should have checked their egos at the door and used safety nets while under the big top....not only for their safety but for the mental well-being of the audience in case of an episode like they had. Do you think any of the observers were the same after seeing that? No...I bet not.

[@carlyisnot]

Yes a very interesting family, there’s some interesting psychology going on there in the family. You grow up in a family like that you don’t see things the way most of us do

[@mom2babygkaterad946]

It's as if they were gluttons for "punishment", all for entertainment?!😒😣

[@m4scarra]

Hi I am an 8th generation performer from the circus ,the reason they don't use nets is not because their ego its because it helps them focus even better because having a net gives you a mindset where you do mind if you mess up and fall, where you don't have a net is when you have to sharpen your focus and make sure you do everything with precision.

[@danan9061]

​@@m4scarrayou still have to focus with the net because it ruins the performance. If you need to be scared of death to perform the stunt i think you shouldnt be performing it

[@leslieannvanhumbeck7630]

Well said

[@MalikaDjajadiningrat]

This is WHY safety nets are a THING in circuses!

[@hittrewweuy7595]

Having safety nets is lame tho, no danger ,anyone can do it with safety and is not impressive at all

[@LilCarrotAnimations]

@@hittrewweuy7595 it’s still for safety

[@JennWatson]

Leave animals out of human entertainment

[@Kuptain]

And out of human diets.

[@Aylii1]

@@KuptainEvery animal is within the food chain. I am the biggest advocate for animals because I love animals dearly and they need to be protected and respected just as humans desire. But without human consumption of other animal species the food chain would literally crumble.

[@Kuptain]

@@Aylii1 No it would not. Breeding and keeping animals for us to eat has nothing to do with food chain. Food chain is about animals being in the wild.

[@Skylakota]

⁠@@Kuptainjust because humans don’t hunt animals in the wild with weapons anymore, doesn’t mean it is not apart of the food chain. We may “hunt” them differently now by breeding them, but it is still the circle of life. They eat us and we eat them. We are just intelligent enough to do it in various ways. However, I do agree that the way alot of these breeding farms are treating animals is just cruel. That’s why we need to start supporting farms that treat animals humanely and give them good lives before death.

[@svellah4388]

@@Skylakota that's literally contradictory lmfao if we breed them specifically because we eat them, then we are NOT a part of a "natural food chain", that's just complete bullshit argument here

[@AltClev37]

Those poor animals. We humans are just terrible.

[@a.nobodys.nobody]

Yeah cause animals don't eat one another at all.

[@averycheesypotato]

@@a.nobodys.nobody animals act on survival instincts. They do not possess the same understanding of morality that we do. We can choose to be kind or cruel, they can’t.

[@a.nobodys.nobody]

​@averycheesypotato that's simply untrue. Look at Orcas and Chimps. Meerkats.

[@waterlemon_333]

​@@a.nobodys.nobody so an animal getting hit several times and getting tortured is normal but once we do it with a human it isn't?

[@averycheesypotato]

@@a.nobodys.nobody none of them possess an understanding of morality as we do. They may have their own codes, but again, for them survival is paramount. Honing their skills and protecting territory are also choices made based on survival instinct- they don’t keep other species in cages for fun

[@sonicartzldesignerclan5763]

9:50 i can understand why a bear would attack a human if the bear is forced to do such shows lmao And people really enjoy that kind of stuff?

[@TheRadiastral]

The fact that the guy only had minor injuries, tells me that bear wasn't actually trying to kill him, it just had enough of being pushed around against its will and tried to "assert its dominance". A bear that's really going for it, this size, would absolutely maul the guy in like 5 seconds.

[@Kiki-x4u]

9:34 9:47 its really mean now i prob know why bears Are soOoO scary,its because they’re scared of us.just look at how they treat them on roller boards with their mouths shut its horrible and Don’t even get me on about TASING its horrible we’re taking Stuff regranted and this is a perfect exsample why.😭😭🤬🤬🤬😡

[@Kiki-x4u]

And they’ve been doing this for a lONG TIME PPL ARE JUST SO DUMB BC THEY NEVER SAW THE TRUTH!

[@meepdora]

Instead of doing these things, we could just try to befriend them..

[@sonicartzldesignerclan5763]

@@meepdora You cant befriend a bear How bout splitted ways like one smart guy once said : " Let wild animals be wild "

[@johncameron4194]

Wild animals should not be used

[@matmatymat]

not even domestic qnimals

[@benji485]

AGRREEED!!!

[@chrisbaeten3011]

Animals DO NOT belong in a circus. This is abuse. All animals deserve respect !!!!! When are people going to realise that !

[@wendyschutze2818]

Why no net? Do people go to see them more because they may die without the net? It makes absolutely no sense.

[@carlyisnot]

I think it’s a pride thing or just something deeply engrained in the whole family , it’s how they have all been taught and haven’t had a chance to know any other way of life

[@mkt._]

For the Wallendas it came from an accident early in their careers when Karls brother, while performing alone, died after falling then being bounced out of the net that caught him. I agree that it is a stupid decision to make, as yes there was a death related to the net but without a net any fall is likely to be fatal. In the end I would imagine it was that experience mixed with overconfidence in their ability and adrenaline seeking to keep pushing for riskier acts

[@marianilsson8785]

Exactly! You come to see their talent, not how ”brave” they are

[@teijaflink2226]

It's to not give a possibly false feeling of security and to be able to focus better.

[@frogg523]

@@carlyisnot I've heard it helps them focus more, because they know then it's more of life and death and aren't as cautious as they would be if they didn't have a net they knew would catch them. Not saying that's right, just explaining.

[@wendyschutze2818]

Wild animals should be banned in Circuses, I think the trainers torment the animals and the animals, if lucky , get Justice.

[@jonathancunningham8739]

Hm no first some wild animals are recuse and second most trainers today do not hurt them in the west I do not know about Asia I think more inspections is key instead of a out right ban.

[@ArianaRosalia]

Most animals are and have been for some years now. I think only horses, dogs, and cats are allowed now since they aren't usually being whipped or abused. I mean technically they can still be abused, but training methods for them usually aren't abusive. I do still think they should still be banned from circuses as well.

[@lilymarie4030]

Using animals in a circus is disgusting, despicable, and inhumane! Their life is torture.

[@sharitorrance2656]

I TOTALLY agree!!

[@BCDoesStufff]

New fear unlocked: Circuses 🤡

[@tygsv4021]

The world is nothing but fear. You shouldn’t be afraid of everything just because something might go wrong. That’s life.

[@BCDoesStufff]

@ Ty for the advice

[@SuperLisalis]

You seen those clowns, nothing scarier !!!

[@WHOTOOKMYSANDWICH_unreal]

Fr

[@notorioustori]

Lol I never did FW circuses.

[@NeirinN]

Im sorry but that Lion walking outside looked so confused LMAO 😭😭 He's like "where tf am I?? Where's the safari??" Anyway, animals shouldn't be in a fcking circus. It's bad enough they're in zoos and aquariums but that bear spazzing was honestly rightfully so. They shouldn't be used for entertainment like that.

[@di_xox4747]

BRO WHAT? I'm can't help but to laugh😂

[@Claireeebearr210]

Those poor animals, no wonder they got aggressive, I literally cried watching the poor bears

[@jenniferbreaux7385]

I'm sorry for the performers and people hurt, but I absolutely despise circusy, clowns and especially animal acts.

[@benji485]

Same but I don’t mind clowns

[@leonapireo6391]

People can choose not to take the risk. Animals have no choice!

[@annab6726]

Those poor animals.

[@masifnguyen]

Ikr

[@Connor37911]

Yeah. Glad the use of animals in circuses is now largely gone. Supposedly, one reason the Cirque Du Soleil founders made their show was to prove that yes, circuses could be profitable without having animal acts.

[@jonathancunningham8739]

@@Connor37911 Sad all that was needed was government inspection to make sure animals are treated well.

[@benji485]

I love animals ❤

[@tonyjones8425]

Animals die every day B..

[@C4l1fe]

I got shivers watching this. Can’t even imagine doing something like this without safety

[@Alyrulz421]

The “human chandelier” collapse footage is on KZbin and clearly that thing was nowhere near hung securely or properly, the moment they dropped the curtain and put the lights on it the entire thing dropped not even a second later. I hope the venue or whomever was responsible for assuring that thing was actually safe had their pants sued off for that clear negligence 🤦‍♀️ those poor girls

[@notorioustori]

6:23 I went to this show maybe 2 months before this incident. My brain kept visualizing tragedies for how awe-inspiring all the acrobatics were. I was shocked but not surprised over this one. Soulcrushing.

[@Volv_7]

The wages of sin is death. All have sinned. Because we have sinned we deserve death. Yet God sent His One and only Son (Jesus Christ) who is God Himself. He became flesh and made His dwelling on the earth. He never sins. Yet He still chose to pay the price for our sins. The wages of sin is death and He died for us. He died in our place so that we don’t have to die. Yet He is risen and alive! God raised Jesus from the dead! Whoever repents (regret and change of heart and mind) and believes in Christ will b saved!

[@katayounahoo4016]

beacuse of that poor suffering innocent animals, i never ever go to those stupid shows...

[@scottcharney1091]

Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus has stopped using animals. I don't think that many shows use animals anymore, but I might be wrong.

[@alliecakes9925]

R these people insane?????? No matter HOW expert you've become at your craft, MISTAKES HAPPEN!!!

[@user89389]

I've been to a circus once as a child. It was incredible despite not having any crazy, life-threatening stunts. There were people on roller skates dancing, twirling, there were people performing small but still cool jumps, a lot of optical illusions, creative and flashy (but fairly simple) tricks, acting... The part I remember the most was how a clown was playing badly on an instrument, and the other members pretended to be annoyed and took the instrument away. After which he'd yell "There's another one!!" and either improvise a new instrument or pull it out from seemingly nowhere. To which the other members would "get annoyed" again, chase him around and try to take away his instrument. This repeated a few times, progressively getting more and more creative and ridiculous. That was probably the most successful act in the whole show, it got both children and adults laughing, but the entire thing was a big success, to the point where there was enough applause for the performers to have to come back 3 times for a little bonus act. There were no animals. No dangerous equipment being used, nor excessively dangerous tricks being performed. Like sure, some of the jumps they did could've ended in nasty accidents, but not falling-tens-of-meters levels of nasty accidents. And yet, it was fun, it was popular, and it created very fond memories for so many of us. I'm not saying all shows should be like that. I get that some performers wouldn't be satisfied with this, and some people wouldn't want to see a show without crazy stunts. I'm just saying that risking the lives of performers isn't necessary for a good show.

[@XxLadyMarmalade]

I wouldnt go up that high with a safety net...let alone without

[@TonyGallacher-rr6eo]

I fell sad for the animals that had to be forced to do tricks thad they don’t want to. They need to live their own life.😢

[@jonathancunningham8739]

Some animals do want to do it in a animal way however the time limit makes it force honestly that is why animal circuses were repalce3d by rodeos and other animal centeral profromaces.

[@lissfirefly9517]

You'd think the Wallendas would freaking learn.

[@allaboutjournals5845]

I definitely believe safety equipment should be compulsory and all countries should ban animal acts.

[@maxlott4029]

0:05 the whole first five seconds of this vid was AI

[@koriw1701]

I remember watching Karl Wallenda fall from the high wire in 1978 when I was still a teenager. It was tragic because I'd grown up watching the family doing various stunts on TV. My own family used to gather whenever they would do something outrageous yet we had no compulsion to repeat their moves. I guess you'd have to be someone like Steve O to do stupid crap like that. We didn't have the idiot gene.

[@jaimemontaner3801]

I saw Carl Wallenda fall live. I was 7 years old and my parents took me to see him.

[@kristen7948]

Oh my gosh I cant imagine...

[@Command_Block27]

Im so sorry 😢

[@mariekatherine5238]

Use safety nets, please! I want to be entertained, not traumatized. Same with some animals. I do not think dangerous animals should be used. Let’s use holograms instead of lions, bears, elephants, killer whales, etc. Horses, camels, burros, donkeys, cats, dogs, goats, okay as long as they are treated well and given a retirement well before they become old. The Hartford fire was during WWII and the canvas tent was waterproofed with wax and some sort of petroleum product instead of its usual. Whatever that was, was all set aside for the war effort. How it started is still up for debate, but someone wasn’t thinking. They’d basically created a giant candle. In those days, smoking was permitted under the tent, so it could have come from a cigarette. I believe afterwards, smoking was banned indoors at all circuses throughout the USA.

[@KillRacingNotHorses]

NO animals should be used.

[@sivm6252]

Ban all circuses and act using animals!!!!!

[@Nettieoiuyt]

They don’t put swings, roundabouts or high slippery dips in local parks anymore because they’re “too dangerous”, but they let people do stunts without safety nets?

[@UniquelyHerz]

I love this channel !

[@isabelmarie2003]

The bears on the hoverboard....disgusting

[@amandashare1281]

Safety nets should ALWAYS be used, they do not detract from the spectacle of high wire artists. BUT animals should NEVER be used in any kind of act, circus magic or anything else. They are not toys they are sentient beings who deserve respect!

[@XWimbleSammyX]

3:54 She says that she broke all of her bones in her face

[@andrewsstation6436]

I can't imagine how much pain she was in given all those injuries. I hope she fully recovered though.

[@stellamariss3335]

@@andrewsstation6436especially since broken facial bones are said to be some of the most painful due to the amount of nerves and general location.

[@andrewsstation6436]

@ That would make sense.

[@Mouthymensch]

omg saw the Wallenda fam perform at a holiday circus event last year! they attempted a new stunt to success but had the audience remain completely silent until completed. coolest thing i saw that year.

[@ellimemss8197]

aerial circus performer here. I have seen numerous comments questioning why they dont use nets or other things to stop them from getting badly injured ect. In my experience, there are various reasons why we sometimes don't use nets or mats to protect us, none of which include our egos or for the audience's sake. i would say a good 90% of the time we perform with crash mats or nets, however in certain cases we are either forced to not use them or choose to. Some examples of this are: lack of space to put a mat, trip hazard to other performers if we have one, and ect. Sometimes, of course, we simply choose not to use a mat/net as we believe we don't need one and would prefer to have the ground free to be used during the routine. Of course this is rare and only if our routines don't include especially dangerous tricks where we have a high risk of falling. I am happy to answer any questions about this so please ask if you're curious to find out more :)

[@ellimemss8197]

also - to add to this - people need to remember we train for years to do this!! no one is letting beginners go up in the air doing whatever they want without a mat!! Most performers would have 10+ years experience.

[@scottcharney1091]

*etc.

[@ellimemss8197]

@@scottcharney1091 ??

[@adriennedecerce3479]

Circuses are cruel to animals. PERIOD.

[@mitchellsouphasith3763]

And some of the animals are human.

[@lindakoeman9429]

Absolutely sick to treat animals like that...i can't even watch any further 😢😢😢

[@toribaybee5198]

It’s fucking disgusting using animals for entertainment, abusing them to make them learn tricks 🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@nostraskoos]

Ik it’s freaking messed up and only for A SHOW?!?!?!

[@Scully-js4rk]

Throughout history mankind has always used animals - in anyway they wish and any way they can - for food - entertainment - commodities - skin for leather - companianship - guide dogs - the list goes on and on. No living human being can say they have never benefitted from the life of an animal or animals. Entertainment is one of the many ways we all use animals. No body or animals lover can say they do. Even vegans need animals in some shape or form. You cannot judge mankind for using animals because humans are animals and animals are constantly taking from other animals.

[@averycheesypotato]

@@Scully-js4rk there is a huge difference between survival vs harming animals for “entertainment” or “sport.” If you can’t see this, I worry about you.

[@Scully-js4rk]

@@averycheesypotato You have totally missed the point I was making.

[@averycheesypotato]

@@Scully-js4rk then explain your point more clearly

[@KatieKingloveselephants]

Animals should NEVER be human's entrainment.. we are beyond this.

[@chrissycupcakes2448]

i personally dont find animals doing human things entertaining.poor bears

[@frankbridges2171]

What do you expect they are performing without safety gear

[@Corman7088]

~~Saw the Wallenda's, including Karl, when I was 5 or 6. Messed up thing about Karl's fateful walk , one of his sons talked about too. Karl had entrusted a crew who ended up not securing the rigging properly. Clearly see the wire bouncing&isn't taut like it's supposed to be. He dealt w/stronger winds walking the gorge&likely would've done a handstand/something til it let up?.

[@teijaflink2226]

I didn't know that, I have wonder if he because of his age was not able to held his balance when the wind came as he would have when he was younger, sometimes you don't want to realise you are getting older but have not heard that the rope was not secured properly.

[@FNAF432XIX]

The animals being a part to circus life literally makes me so mad. those poor animals 💔

[@skeeter197140]

If you hear "Stars and Stripes Forever" at the circus, something has gone wrong.

[@madstayy]

Use safety nets it’s still impressive and no animal should be in a circus, it’s cruel and I don’t blame them for lashing out

[@rainbows9060]

seeing animals humiliated in such a depraved way is heartbreaking to me, hence why i avoid places like zoo's

[@nxvdw888]

10:00 “11 year old with a daughter??????!?!!?”

[@isabellatinelo5956]

Her neighbor's daughter

[@imgoofy5817]

lol the antecedent is the neighbor so the daughter would be the neighbors'

[@cindyjofaithful4469]

Her neighbor and her daughter.....neighbors daughter😮

[@johnbandow213]

One of my ancestors on my mother's side of the family was a circus skydiver and died when his parachute failed to open. I cannot remember his name or what year the accident happened, but this video brought that bit of family lore to mind.

[@ReesieandLee]

Jesus, those animals deserve so much better from us humans.

[@Lifewithpets1234]

The poor animals and I hope they tried to rescue the ones in the fire

[@glamourchick21]

Tightrope walking is impressive, even with a net.

[@robynklein645]

I fucking hate circuses, zoos and aquariums. Humans are really horrible, all for their pleasure and entertainment, right?

[@BoujeeBratXOXO]

got an ad for cirque du soleil while watching this 😭😭🙏

[@MS-jv8es]

I hate seeing animals in circuses

[@sanaaeladani613]

9:34 whyvdoes he look like that I'm crying😢😢😢😢😢

[@Mill-western]

Muzzle

[@onlykate]

Ikr it’s eyes are red

[@brandymcnamee7880]

I would love to see a global wide ban on using animals for entertainment in circuses and theme parks. Zoos could use a good restructuring too.

[@Hava744]

Very good video thank you

[@ivannaraecooley3682]

9:34 Okay I am so done with animals being used for stuff like this it breaks my heart seeing them like this I am glad they don’t do it now❤️💔

[@zacharydavis4825]

I’m glad that some survived but it’s horrifying

[@jillybean9563]

Omg. I just got back from the Tallulah Falls Gorge and I cannot believe that man walked a tightrope across it 😭 I could barely cross the suspension bridge at 80 Ft. Imagine being 1000 ft up. These people are insane. Lol. Respect.

[@elineff2791]

I'M THE ANIMAL SIDES ALL OF THEM!! I HATE the idea of them being treated the ways they are, they're meant to be in their own environment not exploited for cruelty of the circus! 8:56-8:57 WAY TO GO BEAR!! I don't blame you at all!!!!

[@jacqyf1082]

2:55 dude I don’t know how I’m supposed to do that the only long rope I get is from my shorts when they rip 😭

[@v.a.l.e.n.t.i.n.a.x.o.x.o]

REALLLLLLLLL

[@johncameron4194]

Not using safely equipment is idiotic

[@AndreaLB]

I HATE circus,s. The animals are beaten horrifically into control. Laws must be passed to protect all animals from being in the awful circuses!! I wish all circuses would go out of business!!

[@luckiecharmroblox]

This is why I choose theatre instead of being an circus performer, I’m paranoid of dying during these tbh

[@absolutnadia]

People would risk their lives for stupidity

[@austins.2495]

I feel really bad for the animals 😢

[@heyitzaimee]

There's a case about a little girl who died in a circus fire in the 18th, and the police are trying to solve her case. I'm praying she gets her name back

[@Yuuji_Smith]

I really hate each and every Circus that uses animals as some sort of entertainment that's animal abuse not a show etc.

[@NataliaMillican]

7:54 I’m not kidding I had a dream about this I swear in my life

[@ltheh]

Sorry but... it is not a horror when a predator (or whatever... any animal) is attacking a human. It is totally natural. The horror is that people think they can handle everything. Well, they can't...

[@jillhurst7390]

Boycott any 'entertainment' where animals are used. Its just wrong people

[@redrumrose1884]

Being from Hartford the story at the end the video was very historical… i remember hearing about it from elder family members who were kids when it happened

[@Dvngjk]

0:15 girl

[@brandymcnamee7880]

Safety nets should be mandatory. Imminent death has never been a selling point for me. I'm actually less likely to watch if I think there's a chance I might see someone seriously injured or die. (Yes, I am aware of the irony - but they don't actually show the aftermath in vids like this. Just facts, no gore.) I don't think I'm in the minority with this. 🤷

[@olgapershin3031]

No sorry for people who captured lions and tried to make a show of them. leave animals alone!

[@nycerak]

I’d enjoy the act much more knowing there was a safety net.

[@robynzelickson6164]

My grandson and I used to go to the Barnum and Bailey Circus every summer. Eventually PETA protesters won out and there were no more animals used. Attendance dropped and finally the Circus discontinued its performances. I actally have a problem with zoos. Polar Bears don't belong in a tiny tank in the desert.

[@Kikibk17]

The animal one broke my heart, they should stop using them as props and treating them like sht. 🥺

[@catkeys6911]

I still remember, from my childhood (meaning back in the 60's), a news report about a guy in a circus who was doing "tricks" with an elephant. Tricks that the elephant was NOT happy with, so, with its trunk, it grabbed him, threw him on the ground, and the elephant stomped him to death in front of everyone. Elephants are very smart, and generally quite peaceable behemoths- just don't push your luck with one.

[@Woodman-Spare-that-tree]

Can’t watch if this has animal cruelty in it. Can’t take it.

[@leigha2814]

Love that Hartford, Connecticut appears to have its own Luna Park and Dreamland.

[@samlionsweet]

it reminded me of a circus fire that occurred here in brazil in 1961, it was called gran circus norte americano about 503 people had died (300 of them were children) and other 800 were injured

[@Guardianangel298]

Abusing animals in circusses is a crime and long forbidden in my country. These poor animals have a horrible life. This has to stop!!!!

[@sirenenoire4091]

Thank you

[@nuclear_mist2333]

I remember frequently going to the circus in out town (Central Asia) and I will always remember that when the big cats or other animals were used the circus staff asked to be quiet to not startled animals. Though in our country there is no any protection from animal abuse no matter what kind of animal.

[@joeoak7090]

I WATCHED A GUY JUMP DO A FLIP AND LAND ON A MOTORCYCLE HE RODE THAT MOTORCYCLE DOWN A ROPE AND JUMPED A RAMP THROUGH TWO FLAMING CIRCLES OVER A POOL IF SHARKS CANT BELIEVE HE LANDED IT SAFELY 😂

[@Yubin_Lee_Doramelin]

This theme reminds me of Hamelin's Circus Galop (1991-1994), which ends with "The Fatal Accident", falling down through the low tone cluster...

[@Sir_Kdaily]

Me: fall off a tightrope and no safety net Me: im cooked💀

[@avery.e.l]

watching the footage of the bears is just sad :(

[@kidslife-jq1po]

This is why im never going to be a circus performer