Tiger Attack: Circus Trainer Killed In Mexico
 

The man dies of massive blood loss after being pounced on by the animal, which tore at his throat in front of a horrified crowd.



A circus trainer has been mauled to death by a Bengal tiger during a live show in northern Mexico.

Alex Crispin Suarez, 35, was attacked as he performed his act in the town of Etchojoa, Sonora, on Saturday.

Amateur video of the attack showed the trainer circling two tigers and making the animals turn slowly while standing on low platforms.

On one pass, the tiger suddenly stops his spinning routine and reaches out and grabs the trainer around the legs.

Other circus employees immediately come to his aid, trying to drive the tiger off by hitting him with a metal stand.

But the animal refused to let go and savaged the trainer around the neck and upper body.

Panicked spectators then ran from the circus tent as the employees desperately tried to save the trainer.

Mr Suarez was taken to a nearby Red Cross Hospital, but died from massive blood loss.

The tiger has been locked inside a cage in the circus while authorities decide whether it should be destroyed.


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:shocked:

This is probably going to be unpopular but I hope they don't destroy the Tiger, It just did what comes naturally. I disagree with dangerous animals being used for entertainment anyway. The man decided to risk his life and unfortunately paid the ultimate price.

I dont agree with animals being used like this,can't blame the animal,If people decide to do things like this for a living,that's their fault ,it's the same with bull fighting and the like.I hope they dont decide to end it's life but they probably will,how about setting it free where it belongs.

ugh i hope they don't destroy the Tiger. It shouldn't be locked away in a cage.

I completely agree. The poor thing most probably had enough.

Shame about the man and everything but... common sense really

Tigers need to be kept behind bars in Zoos.

The wild would be better if they weren't so endangered :(

That guy was an idiot.