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Circus Performer Airlifted After Being Hit by an Arrow During a County Fair Act in New York
A 38-year-old circus performer was airlifted to Westchester Medical Center after an arrow struck him during a stunt, police said.
On Friday around 9:30 p.m., New York State Police responded to the Orange County Fair in Wallkill after a circus performer was struck by an arrow during a live performance.
Performers Cuervo Rangel and Daza Tavera, both of Waukesha, Wisconsin, were executing a stunt in which Daza Tavera shot an arrow at a foam target held by Cuervo Rangel.
The arrow struck Cuervo Rangel instead of the target, causing injury; he was airlifted to Westchester Medical Center and is listed in stable condition.
Investigators from the New York State Police Bureau and Criminal Investigation Middletown reported to the scene, and authorities state the investigation remains ongoing.
The New York State Police Bureau is requesting that witnesses to the performance contact Criminal Investigation Middletown at 845-344-5300 to assist the ongoing investigation.