Watch: Families scream in horror as circus lion attacks tamer during show

A lion tamer is presently in a critical state following an attack from a lion during a circus on Sunday.

The lion tamer was overwhelmed when the monster jumped on him amidst a performance.The individual, who was extremely harmed was taken to a healing center by means of helicopter, reports said.His condition is still said to be serious.The unnerving episode occurred midway through a show in Doullens, northern France on Sunday afternoon.

The distressing scenes, posted to Facebook by Sevda Binici, show the tamer being attacked by the male cat as onlookers rushed out of their seats.

‘It’s my girl who screams in the video, she cried all night,’ wrote Binici.

Smoke was pumped into the arena to distract the lion and the tamer was able to get away.

The man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries where he underwent a five-hour surgery and is currently recovering. He will remain in the hospital for the next few days for doctors to enable medics to observe him closely.

A representative for the circus said the tamer had been working with lions for years. According to Francebleu, he has been left bewildered by the attack having raised and trained the animal himself, never having had a problem before. Relatives of the victim reportedly said the lion will stay at the circus and resume his performances when his tamer has recovered.
"The young lion is well treated, well fed and there is no question of euthanasia," they said.

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