Video shows the exact moment when a skating bear attacks its trainer in the middle of a circus show in Russia

The bear, named Dzhema, was being forced to perform tricks as part of the ironically named ‘Happiness Show’ act at the Mash Circus. A video captured the moment when the coach, Oleg Krasov, He pulled sharply on the animal’s hair to force it to move.

Dzhema, who was wearing skates on her hind legs, was sitting on a chair before being pushed to perform.

In an unexpected twist, when Oleg turned his back on him, Dzhema took the opportunity to “get revenge.” The bear lunged at the coach, knocking him down and giving him a series of blows with its powerful front legs.

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The violent scene caused some parents to hastily leave with their children, who were screaming in terror.

The video concludes with Dzhema towering over the injured caretaker as circus staff attempted to restrain her. According to ‘The Sun’, citing local media, Oleg Krasov was not seriously injured.

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Despite the strong condemnation of animal rights groups, the use of animalsmany of them wild, in circus shows remains a common practice in several regions of Russia.