5 Circus Performers Injured During High Wire Practice

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Source: Associated Press, via ABC

5 Circus Performers Injured During High Wire Practice

By tamara lush, associated press · ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Feb 8, 2017, 3:25 PM ET

Five circus performers have been seriously injured while practicing a high-wire act in Florida. ... The accident involved famed high-wire walker Nik Wallenda and several members of his family. Authorities say Wallenda was not injured.

Sarasota Fire-Rescue Spokesman Drew Winchester said the group fell 30 or more feet, and four of the injured suffered trauma. ... The group was practicing a high-wire pyramid act Wednesday in a tent for Circus Sarasota, which was set to open on Friday.

Local media reports said Nik Wallenda was the anchor for the pyramid when the accident happened. ... Officials said he managed to catch himself and was not among the injured.

Authorities are investigating and said Wallenda may make a statement later Wednesday.


Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/circus-performers-injured-high-wire-practice-45356291

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Finally, something that's not about *****.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

1. I gather they were practicing without a net.

How foolish, especially given the number of accidents this family has suffered over the years.

Nonetheless, I'm very saddened to hear of this.

[jmowreader]

4. The Wallendas never use nets

They believe nets make you complacent.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

5. Complacent, maybe.

Alive, definitely.

[onethatcares]

2. thirty feet down

is a long way. hope it's no more than broken bones

[FailureToCommunicate]

3. Traumatic brain injury. Why no net?