During a performance at the Orange County Fair in Middletown, New York, a circus performer named Edwin Cuervo Rangel was accidentally shot in the neck with an arrow by his partner, Ana Daza Tavera, during their crossbow act. The incident occurred when Cuervo Rangel was holding a foam target. Fortunately, the arrow struck a part of his neck with mostly soft tissue, avoiding major blood vessels. He was airlifted to a hospital in stable condition, treated, and released the next day. The circus canceled its shows for the night but resumed performances, excluding the crossbow act, the following day. Cuervo Rangel is expected to recover fully but will need time to heal before returning to the stage.
QUESTION: How might this incident change the way circus performances are conducted in the future to ensure safety?
Circus performer accidentally shot in neck with arrow at New York county fair
