A circus performer was taken to the hospital after an unfortunate accident during a performance at the Orange County Fair. The incident occurred when Ana Daza Tavera, a circus artist from Wisconsin, attempted a daring aerial stunt with a crossbow. While aiming at a foam target, Ana missed her target and the arrow struck her colleague, Edwin Cuervo Rangel, in the neck. The arrow grazed the corner of his neck without causing severe blood or additional injuries.
Edwin Cuervo Rangel, 38, and Ana Daza Tavera, 42, are both experienced performers for the traveling circus company, Circus Murcia. Their colleague, Ringmaster Benjamin Jackson, offered an update on Edwin's condition after the accident. "The good news is that she hit him at a corner of the neck," Jackson said, adding, "There was no blood, and he is expected to make a full recovery."
The incident is still under investigation by the authorities.
The Orange County Fair began Thursday and is open daily until August 2nd. The Big Top Circus, featuring the captivating acts of Circus Murcia, is a new addition to this year's fair. The fair's website promises "stunning acrobatics, thrilling aerial performances, and world-class circus skills."
A circus performer was taken to the hospital following an accident during a performance at the Orange County Fair. The incident took place when Ana Daza Tavera, a circus artist from Wisconsin, attempted a daring aerial stunt with a crossbow. While aiming at a foam target, Ana missed her target and the arrow struck her colleague, Edwin Cuervo Rangel, in the neck. The arrow grazed the corner of his neck without causing severe bleeding or additional injuries.
Edwin Cuervo Rangel, 38, and Ana Daza Tavera, 42, are both seasoned performers for the nomadic entertainment company, Circus Murcia. Their colleague, Ringmaster Benjamin Jackson, provided an update on Edwin's condition after the accident. "The good news is that she hit him at a corner of his neck," Jackson explained, adding, "There was no bleeding, and he is anticipated to make a complete recovery."
The incident remains under investigation by law enforcement authorities.
The Orange County Fair commenced on Thursday and will be in operation daily until August 2nd. The Big Top Circus, featuring the mesmerizing acts of Circus Murcia, is a new feature at this year's fair. The fair's website boasts of "impressive acrobatics, thrilling aerial performances, and world-class circus skills."
A circus artist was taken to the hospital following an accident during a performance at the Orange County Fair. The accident occurred when Ana Daza Tavera, a circus performer from Wisconsin, attempted a daring aerial stunt with a crossbow. While attempting to hit a foam target, Ana missed her mark and the arrow struck her colleague, Edwin Cuervo Rangel, in the neck. The arrow grazed the corner of his neck without causing severe bleeding or additional injuries.
Edwin Cuervo Rangel, 38, and Ana Daza Tavera, 42, are both seasoned performers for the nomadic entertainment company, Circus Murcia. Their colleague, Ringmaster Benjamin Jackson, provided information about Edwin's condition after the accident.
"The good news is that she hit him at a corner of his neck," Jackson explained, adding, "There was no bleeding, and he is expected to fully recover."
The incident remains under investigation by law enforcement authorities.
The Orange County Fair started on Thursday and is scheduled to run daily until August 2nd. The Big Top Circus, featuring the mesmerizing acts of Circus Murcia, is a new addition to this year's fair. The fair's website highlights "impressive acrobatics, thrilling aerial performances, and world-class circus skills."
A circus performer was hospitalized after an accident during a show at the Orange County Fair. The accident occurred when Ana Daza Tavera, a circus artist from Wisconsin, attempted a daring aerial stunt with a crossbow while aiming at a foam target. Despite missing her target, the arrow struck her fellow performer, Edwin Cuervo Rangel, in the neck.
The arrow grazed the corner of Rangel's neck, without causing severe bleeding or further injuries.
Rangel, 38, and Tavera, 42, are both seasoned performers for the nomadic entertainment company, Circus Murcia. Their colleague, Ringmaster Benjamin Jackson, provided information on Rangel's condition after the incident.
"The good news is that she hit him at a corner of his neck," Jackson explained, adding, "There was no bleeding, and he is expected to fully recover."
The incident remains under investigation by law enforcement agencies.
The Orange County Fair began on Thursday and will continue daily until August 2nd. The Big Top Circus, featuring the mesmerizing acts of Circus Murcia, is a new addition to this year's fair. The fair's website highlights "impressive acrobatics, thrilling aerial performances, and world-class circus skills."
A circus performer was taken to the hospital following an incident during a show at the Orange County Fair.
The incident happened when Daza Tavera, a circus artist from Wisconsin, attempted a daring aerial stunt with a crossbow while aiming at a foam target.
Although she missed her goal, the arrow grazed the edge of Tavera's neck, without causing severe bleeding or further injuries.
Tavera, 42, and Rangel, 38, are both experienced performers for the nomadic entertainment company, Circus Murcia. Their colleague, Jackson, provided information on Rangel's condition after the incident.
"The good news is that she hit him at a corner of his neck," Jackson explained, adding, "There was no bleeding, and he is expected to make a full recovery."
The incident remains under investigation by law enforcement agencies.
The Orange County Fair commenced on Thursday and will continue daily until August 2nd. The Big Top Circus, featuring the captivating acts of Circus Murcia, is a new addition to this year's fair. The fair's website highlights "impressive acrobatics, thrilling aerial performances, and world-class circus skills."
A circus performer was taken to the hospital after an incident during a show at the Orange County Fair.
Although she missed her target, the arrow grazed the edge of his neck, without causing severe bleeding or additional injuries.
Tavera, 42, and Rangel, 38, are both experienced performers for the nomadic entertainment company, Circus Murcia. Their colleague, Jackson, provided information on Rangel's condition after the incident.
"The good news is that she hit him at a corner of his neck," Jackson clarified, adding, "There was no bleeding, and he is anticipated to make a complete recovery."
An aerial stunt gone awry at the Orange County Fair.The fair opened its doors on Thursday and will continue daily until August 2nd. The Big Top Circus, featuring the captivating acts of Circus Murcia, is a new addition to this year's fair. The fair's webpage highlights "impressive acrobatics, thrilling aerial performances, and world-class circus skills."
A circus performer was taken to the hospital after an incident during a show at the Orange County Fair.
Although she missed her target, the arrow grazed the edge of his neck, without causing severe bleeding or further injuries.
Tavera, 42, and Rangel, 38, are both experienced performers for the nomadic entertainment company, Circus Murcia. Their colleague, Jackson, provided information on Rangel's situation after the incident.
"The good news is that she hit him at a corner of his neck," Jackson clarified, adding, "There was no bleeding, and he is expected to make a full recovery."
The fair opened its gates on Thursday and will continue daily until August 2nd. The Big Top Circus, featuring captivating acts of Circus Murcia