During a live performance in Russia’s Altay Kray, a 490-pound circus bear named Donut attacked her handler, Sergei Prichinich, while performing on a hoverboard. The audience watched in shock as Donut “lunged at Prichinich, knocking him to the ground.”
The handler remained calm despite the terrifying attack, and the show continued after the bear released him.
The incident has sparked renewed criticism of using animals in circuses, with many calling for change. Critics argue that such performances are outdated and pose significant risks to both animals and humans.
