A tragic incident unfolded at a circus in Bautzen, Germany, where a circus acrobat named Marina B lost her life in a horrifying fall during a performance. The audience, including over 80 spectators, witnessed the unfortunate event as Marina B fell to the ground while executing a trapeze act.
The atmosphere turned somber as screams filled the air, prompting immediate responses from the police and emergency services at the Paul Busch Circus. A notice posted at the ticket booth informed visitors of the closure of the circus due to the tragic incident.
Following the accident, parents shielded their children’s eyes from the distressing scene inside the circus tent. Marina B, a Spanish acrobat who hailed from Mallorca and toured globally with the circus, met her untimely demise during her solo act. She had recently shared an Instagram post showcasing her love for her craft, captioned with “Up here, I work best.”
The police spokesperson, Stefan Heiduck, mentioned the presence of crisis intervention experts offering support to those in need following the tragedy. Meanwhile, the circus association head, Ralf Huppertz, expressed surprise at the unfortunate outcome, speculating that Marina may have experienced dizziness on the trapeze.
Mayor Karten Vogt conveyed his condolences on behalf of the city, expressing deep sorrow over the incident and extending sympathies to Marina B’s family and loved ones. The Paul Busch Circus has yet to release an official statement regarding the tragic event.
