The circus world was stunned when Marina Barcelo, age 27, fell to her death during a trapeze act at the Paul Busch Circus in Bautzen. Performing solo on September 27, she fell approximately 16 feet and was pronounced dead at the venue.
Witnesses, including many children, reacted with horror as emergency services responded rapidly. The accident occurred without a safety harness, which is legal but optional under German regulations.
Marina, with a decade of experience, had shared her passion for the arts on social media, often posting photos of her daring aerial routines.
Authorities have commenced an investigation to determine the exact cause of the fall. The circus has canceled its tour dates as it mourns the loss of one of its brightest stars.
