- FOCUS online editorial team / dpa
A circus performer fell about six meters into the depths in front of the audience. The young woman was seriously injured in the accident. Now the circus reports good news.
The health condition of an acrobat who was seriously injured in a fall is stable, the circus announced.
Circus artist wakes up from artificial coma
The 29-year-old artist reportedly suffered a traumatic brain injury after falling about six meters during a performance in Burghausen (Altötting district) on Saturday night. He has now woken up from an artificial coma and is responsive.
According to police, the 29-year-old woman and her 48-year-old partner were trying to perform a free-floating trick. He sneaked in front of the audience. According to the circus, during the act, the acrobatic duo wore so-called harnesses – these are ribbons that are usually attached to the ceiling.