Tiger inflicts injury on Italian circus performer

• A video of a trainer getting attacked by a tiger has shocked people.
• The incident happened at the Marina Orfei Circus in Italy.
• The trainer is doing fine now.

The video, which was posted on Twitter, shows a trainer named Ivan Orfei attempting to train a tiger situated on a high platform. However, a second tiger quickly approaches the trainer from behind and leaps on its leg.

Many children in Italy’s Lecce area had a nightmare after what was supposed to be a fun-filled day at the circus. At the Marina Orfei Circus in Surbo, a tiger attacked and bit a trainer during a performance. People were horrified to their core when the incident’s footage appeared online. Big cat captivity in circuses has also been a topic of controversy.

The video, which was posted on Twitter, shows a trainer named Ivan Orfei attempting to train a tiger situated on a high platform. However, a second tiger quickly approaches from behind the trainer, leaps on its leg, and attacks the man’s neck. As rescuers climb into the cage to free the 31-year-old trainer, the audience’s screams can be heard.

Incidente al Circo per #ivanorfei, attaccato alle spalle da una Tigre davanti ai bimbi del pubblico
Ricoverato in codice rosso#circo #Orfei pic.twitter.com/VgYDvuxkJT

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— SALLY (@LaSamy65280885) December 31, 2022

Over 8000 people have seen the video, and many others have commented on it. Additionally, the circus administration sent a message about the issue on Facebook

“Ivan, a highly skilled professional trainer, was hit by a tiger during the show and luckily suffered minor injuries and his condition is of no concern,” read the post.

“Beyond the prejudices, insults and falsehoods that are read around, ours is a world made of great love for animals, just as Ivan himself demonstrates to the audience in his shows. Tigers are fascinating animals and knowing how to tame them and build a trust relationship with humans is an art that has been happening not only in the Circus world for hundreds of years. However, an accident can happen and the courage shown by people like him who carry out this job is commendable. Ivan is wishing a very soon return to the track, alongside his family and animal friends,” it added.

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