The gymnast dropped 33ft (10m) through the air during their 'Death Wheel' segment at Changsha Fun Kingdom in Hunan. Footage shows three acrobatic performers inside the rotating wheel.
The shocking moment captured as a circus performer fell in the air during his daring stunt in China. The gymnast dropped 33ft (10m) through the air during their 'Death Wheel' segment at Changsha Fun Kingdom in Hunan. Footage shows three acrobatic performers inside the rotating wheel. Moments later, the trio gained momentum to speed up, spinning the huge Ferris-wheel-like structure and causing one of them to plummet to the ground. The acrobat had even crashed on one of the circular platforms before falling to the 20cm thick padded floor. The staff immediately checked on him and transported him to a nearby hospital. The amusement park said in their statement: 'We sent him to the hospital for a full body examination immediately and he has returned to work as the doctors concluded that he is fine, and he did not have any broken bones.' Local media reported that the victim did not sustain any life-threatening injuries and is now resting before returning to his nightly shows at the circus. A staff member from the amusement park said: 'He is in a stable situation now, nothing is wrong, thank you for your concern. 'They are used to performing, and the performances are all precautionary, and the circus is still going on the same way.' - staff member added.
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