Authorities in northern Egypt’s Tanta have permanently shut down a traveling circus after a white tiger violently attacked a circus worker during an Eid Al-Fitr show on Tuesday 1 April, horrifying the audience and sending screams through the crowd. After the attack, authorities in Tanta ordered the circus to stop all shows right away on Wednesday 2 April. A team from the Veterinary Medicine Authority was sent to examine all the animals, while investigators are analyzing surveillance footage and speaking with witnesses, including the injured performer and fellow staff members. A video of the incident went viral showing Mohamed Abdel Fattah outside the cage desperately trying to free his arm as the tiger bit down hard. Despite constantly trying to break free and other workers rushing to help, the tiger only let go after a tough and lengthy struggle. The injured man was taken urgently to Tanta University Emergency Hospital, where surgeons from various departments carried out a four-hour operation. Because of the severe injuries, doctors had no choice but to amputate his arm above the elbow. Following this week’s tragic incident, Gharbia Governor Ashraf El-Gendi has offered urgent financial…
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