A tragic incident occurred in Suzhou, Anhui province, China, on Saturday during an acrobatic performance, resulting in the death of a female acrobat. The performer, surnamed Sun, fell from a significant height while attempting a flying-trapeze stunt with her acrobatic partner, also her husband, surnamed Zhang, who failed to catch her with his legs.
The incident, which was caught on camera and shared widely online, shows Sun falling onto a hard stage after a routine went wrong. She was taken to the hospital but unfortunately succumbed to her injuries. She is survived by her two children.
Sun and Zhang had been working together for many years, often performing without safety belts, "for the sake of looking good," according to The Paper, a popular news website in China. The footage has horrified people in the country, with many acknowledging the high level of risk involved in acrobatics but also voicing their concerns about the industry's lax safety measures.
Social media users in China have commented that they have witnessed similar performances take place in the country without safety mats or nets and are calling for better regulation in the industry. The incident has sparked significant debate in the media over who is to blame.
The local Culture and Tourism Department has stated that the performance troupe responsible for the act had not gained sufficient approval to carry out the stunt in the first place and that they would be "dealt with accordingly."
The Paper shared archive footage of the couple, who were often seen performing stunts at high altitudes and simply relying on each other's strength for survival. The decision not to use safety belts was said to have been influenced by working in a "highly competitive" industry, with performers earning "relatively more money" by performing riskier acts.
This tragic incident has brought to the forefront concerns about safety measures in the acrobatics industry and the need for stricter regulations to protect performers. It serves as a reminder that while acrobatics may be a visually stunning form of entertainment, they carry a high level of risk that cannot be taken lightly.
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