NY circus performer airlifted to hospital after female colleague's arrow misses target and hits his neck
Key Points:
- A circus performer in upstate New York was airlifted to the hospital after being accidentally struck in the neck by an arrow during a stunt at the Orange County Fair in Wallkill.
- The incident occurred when Ana Daza Tavera, 42, missed her foam target while shooting an arrow held by colleague Edwin Cuervo Rangel, 38.
- Despite the injury, the arrow hit the corner of Cuervo Rangel’s neck without causing bleeding, and he is currently in stable condition at Westchester Medical Center.
- Circus Murcia owner Alexander Murcia stated that Cuervo Rangel is expected to make a full recovery and expressed gratitude for the medical and emergency response.
- Authorities are conducting an ongoing investigation into the incident.