This is the moment when a brown bear attacked the ringmaster following a Russian circus’ cruel tricks.
The circus performer was suddenly agitated by the raging bear and he lunged at him during a show that was packed with children and their parents in Blagoveshchensk.
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As the trainer and the ringmaster tried to control the beast, there were gasps from the crowd.
As the bear tried to escape, they could be seen pulling on the leash of the bear.
By giving the bear treats, each member of the duo managed to control it.
Finally, the animal calmed and performed a trick that involved jumping on stools and standing tall on its hind leg while standing.
When the bear completed its act, there were a few cheers from the crowd.
The circus showed no barriers between performers and spectators.
There were calls for an end to circus performances of live animals as the footage spread online.
The shocking video was posted by a woman who said that the bear was probably teased.
“It got angry and began to kick and attacked the tamer. But all ended safely.”
Another visitor stated: “It was unbearably heat in there, poor animals.
“It is time to prohibit such circuses.”
Another person stated: “My friend was there for the performance.
“She also said that the bear snapped. It looked like it was a bit aggressive.
“And there was no proper barrier to the people watching.”
The “Soviet Circus”Show was performed by Zvezdny, a traveling troupe from Novosibirsk.
The circus manager, Valentina, told local media the performance had “gone well”Despite the barking of the brown bear, it was calm.
Port Amur newspaper reported that she said: “The video could have been spread by ill wishers.
“We have security precautions in place. Animals are on leashes, in muzzles…
“The animal may show discontent, it is very hot. But there was no attack.”