- Shocking footage shows an ostrich leaping over barrier during a performance
- The ostrich then attacked the startled spectators – hitting them with its feet
- Its handler then leaves the ring and guides the panicked ostrich back into it
This is the shocking moment an out-of-control circus ostrich leaps out of the ring and attacks the audience during a performance.
Dramatic footage filmed in Kazan, Russia by an audience member shows an ostrich performing in the circus stage with it’s handler standing close to it.
The handler runs towards the ostrich shouting at it, causing the audience to laugh. But laughter turned to fear when the ostrich leaped over the barrier before attacking startled spectators – hitting them with its taloned feet.
The crowd can be heard screaming as the panicked bird falls over as it tries to escape.
Two young children and a man holding a child can be seen running towards the exit.
After attempting to calm the audience, the handler leaves the ring before guiding the ostrich back into it.
The handler runs towards the ostrich shouting at it, causing the audience to laugh
But laughter turned to fear when the ostrich leaped over the barrier into the seating area
The panicked ostrich then starts to attack startled audience members with its taloned feet
People the run away from the out-of-control animal including two young children
The handler makes an announcement to calm the audience before returning it to the ring
Speaking to the crown the announcer said: ‘My friends, please, keep calm. I, as a host, apologise on behalf of our circus. If someone has any questions for us, we’ll be waiting for you after the show.’
It is not known whether anyone was hurt in the incident.
The circus declined to comment.
Kazan, known as the sporting capital of Russia, is one of the host cities for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
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