A Chinese acrobat has died after she fell while performing a mid-air routine with her partner, according to multiple reports. The woman, whose surname is Sun, was performing with her husband near the city of Suzhou in central Anhui province on Saturday, according to the BBC and CNN.
After the couple is hoisted by a cable, Sun is seen standing on her husband’s feet and then grabbing onto his neck as her legs dangle.
After the couple is hoisted by a cable, Sun is seen standing on her husband’s feet and then grabbing onto his neck as her legs dangle.
The acrobat was rushed to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
The couple had been arguing and Sun allegedly refused to wear a safety line for the show, according to What’s on Weibo, which cited local reports.
Videos of the horrific moment shocked Chinese social media. Many users questioned why the woman did not wear any safety belt, and why there was no safety net or crash mat on the ground. Others called for stricter regulations on the acrobatic industry and better protection for performers.