It’s part of their predatory instinct and it comes out in playful behaviour. Video shot by an audience member shows the lion … The trainer grabbed Montecore's leash, and the tiger managed to knock both men down. Slow But Cautious:- A lion is slow in the beginning, but it is always cautious about its prey. Intensive training is begun as a cub with strong, appealing rewards given for 'good' behavior. You can’t afford to mistreat a lion or tiger because eventually they’ll get fed up and show you that they’re much bigger, stronger and faster than you are - and that can only end badly. By clicking on CONTINUE you confirm that you are 18 years and over. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. A circus trainer remains in serious condition after a lion attacked him during a live performance in France over the weekend – and the grizzly attack was caught on camera. ", A mother watching with her two children said: "My heart stopped when the lion pounced at the trainer.". Warning - thread LION ATTACK TRAINER IN IRAN (WARNING GRAPHIC) might contain content that is not suitable for all ages. They can be moody, like people.". Kouta, who works with ten lions, returned all the big cats to their cages immediately after the shocking attack. … While the facts of the attack are horrible, the lioness didn't do anything that's inconsistent with her biology, as Mary Bates explains for National Geographic. Hey all, hope everyone had a happy and SAFE new year. Even a Jack Russell will bite someone one day, and it’s going to hurt a lot more if a lion bites you. From what I understand about lions (I could be wrong), they attack when they feel threatened or their "pride" (family) feels threatened. The animals aren't trained via scare tactics. But you always have to remember that they are wild animals. Normally, I would never comment on another trainer’s work. But in this instance I have a lot of sympathy for her, because, judging purely from the lion’s behaviour in the video, the only mistake she seems to have made is a split-second lapse of concentration. The attack … Meanwhile, everyone else decided that survival beats YouTube fame, so they grabbed their kids — … So while you have to create an environment where the animals feel comfortable around you, you also have to be a figure of authority. BROKEN? Go and do that among yourselves. Big cats play at pouncing on each other all the time in the wild - but for humans, it's a fine line between gaining their trust and feeling their claws. “Anyway, they are my children, so I know anything can happen. A couple captured it on tape while in Las Vegas for their honeymoon and appeared on the "Early Show" this morning to show their video and discuss the attack. View our online Press Pack. Although the trainer survived the attack, not all trainers are this lucky:A BCNews talks about previous tragedies in greater detail. "But there is a red line, if you step over – it may go wrong way. “Of course, I was covered in blood, but I asked everybody to calm down, and started the performance all over again, from the beginning.”. Describing the attack which was captured on video, Kouta said: “I called up one lion and the second one attacked me from the front. At Loro Parque’s Orca Ocean, Alexis Martinez, 29, had been working around the clock training killer whales to create an amazing show in celebration of the upcoming holidays. Caught on video: Dramatic moment lions attack their trainer in a Las Vegas hotel . But if it had meant to do serious damage, it could have. According to The Guardian, in 2010, a lion attacked trainer Oleksie Pinko during a performance, and then another lion joined in because attacking living things is kind of what lions do, and then someone in the audience filmed the whole thing because that's kind of what humans do. What an awful story all around. That’s not for me.” It’s a fine line to walk, because you have to be firm in a way that doesn’t cause them to resent you or perceive you as a threat. Posted by 6 years ago. Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? The attack happened at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. . If you know you are going to be in a mountain lion habitat, do your best to tackle those trails during the day. “But it will never end with death, because they are my children.". They’re happy to have you around and treat you as one of their own. The blast of CO2 forces them to let go, so they can catch their breath, without hurting the animal. A male lion was brutally attacked by a gang of lionesses because of a dispute over food, claim zoo officals.. The trainer was reportedly giving a presentation for students when the animal turned on him. We pay for videos too. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Working around their schedule is the first step to avoiding a run-in with a lion. ", He added: "One tooth was inside the muscle, right there and it is serious" before insisting "but it’s okay. . In 2004 after 10 years of working together, a 6,000-pound whale attacked his Sea World trainer, repeatedly diving on top of him and driving him underwater before he was rescued. Please click the “Report” button below if the video on this page is not working properly. Of course, they’re not trying to sneak up on you because they’ve got it in for you - it’s just the way lions play with each other. This will increase the odds that the animals you want to avoid will be sleeping. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. They enjoy working and learning new things. Thomas Chipperfield is Britain’s only circus big cat trainer. Big cats play at pouncing on each other all the time in the wild - but for humans, it's a fine line between gaining their trust and feeling their claws. I’ve had instances myself where the animals see something different and, being naturally curious creatures, they’re intrigued by it and want to play with it. It could have been a new costume. The attack left their leader battered and covered in blood. I’ve never had anything like that happen to me and neither has my father or grandfather, who trained big cats before me. PIC: Douglas McPherson. I’m afraid it’s just another sad example of why wild animals don’t belong behind bars . The animal will then straighten up and stay where they are, because they know that, if you can see them, you’re not at a disadvantage, and they can’t get the drop on you. But if you have respect for your animals and you’re aware of their behaviour and mood on any given day, there’s no reason why a trainer should ever get hurt. The shocking moments when several lions attacked their trainers at a Ukraine circus have been caught on camera and posted on the internet.. When a lion pounced on trainer Faten El-Helw during a circus performance in Egypt last week, it reminded me of the danger I face every day as the only circus big cat trainer currently working in Britain. A lion attacked its trainer at the MGM Grand recently in front of a large group of tourists. “They did not have time to adapt, because we arrived and immediately began to perform,” he said. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Thanks! He was severely injured and is reported to be in intensive care. Having watched the video taken from ringside, however, it was immediately clear to me from the lion’s body language that it never intended to harm Ms El-Helw. I’ve never had to use the fire extinguisher, though, and I’ve never seen anyone else have to. This shocking video shows a lion in a circus somewhere attacking and mauling a trainer. He added that he has “scars everywhere” on his body. We pay for your stories! ... “When an animal attacks a trainer, it is 99 per cent the trainer’s mistake. In this case, from the way the lion grabbed her, I think he was probably trying to play with something on her costume - or just play with his trainer. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. They won’t run at each other while there’s eye contact. Note: to turn off these warnings you need to set the 'safe mode' to OFF (on the top right) Travelling circuses were recently banned in Ukrainian capital Kiev but rebel-held Lugansk is currently outside the government’s rule. Hamada Kouta, 32, a well known performer in eastern Europe, was overpowered by the angry big cat which sank its teeth into his arm and clawed him. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Uploaded February 08, 2013. 166. If you’re vigilant and aware, the worst injuries you’ll get are bites and scratches from handling cubs. Even after the trainer escaped, the lion pursued him. Following the savage mauling in Lugansk, eastern Ukraine, the Egypt-born entertainer manages to fight off the lion which then retreated to its cage. Most of today's lion trainers employ a combination of repetition, trust and encouragement to train their big cats. Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368 . Close. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. He said: “I calmly called them back, because there were children in the audience. Picture: ... Three jeeps ended up in the enclosure honking their horns and driving towards the lions to break them up. Why lions attack their trainers. A lion … The main reason they don't see their trainers as "tasty nuggets" is because they are fed a more consistently nutritious diet in The lion wound up being shot and killed, and the trainer is totally messed up as well. By Daily Mail Reporter Updated: 10:57 EST, 9 September 2010 Adult tigers and lions are dangerous animals to work with regardless of how skilled the trainer is. In an emergency, we would use a CO2 fire extinguisher, which is the most humane way to get a big cat off a person. A newly released video in South Africa shows a lion chasing and mauling a man after he enters an enclosure at a wildlife area. “They were in stress, so it led to attack. Mountain Lion Caught by National Park Service Surveillance Camera. Speaking about his injuries, he said: “Every scar is an experience. One waits until the other’s looking away, and then they jump. The video shows the lion roaring, lunging and striking, and another lion joins in, biting down on the trainer's left arm. NEVERMIND, TAKE ME BACK. Obviously Ms El-Helw didn’t notice the lion crouching down, because any trainer who sees an animal do that will immediately let the animal know they can see them. 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So what do you think happened here? Report this video! My back, arm and leg were hurt. Obviously, she was hurt and reportedly suffered a hairline fracture to her pelvis, just from an animal of that weight jumping on her. It looks like a young animal that probably hasn’t been working for long, and while the trainer was taking her compliments from the audience, something clearly caught his attention. Having worked with lions and tigers all my life, I’ve come to the conclusion they can have similar levels of affection for a human as might a dog. I’ve never met Ms El-Helw or seen her work. Kouta said his troupe of lions were unsettled because they were made to perform soon after arriving in a new location. THIS is the terrifying moment a circus lion viciously attacked a trainer in front of screaming children. Because, at the end of the day, the reason accidents like El-Helw’s make news around the world is because they are extremely rare. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Some animal trainers do use whips -- but only to distinguish their personal space from the lion's [source: Finn]. The fact she was back on her feet within seconds confirms that. The lion exhibit is a tribute to MGM's famed lion symbol. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, A huge lion attacks a circus performer in Ukraine, Lion trainer Hamada Kouta sustained injures to his arm after the predator mauled him, The entertainer claims the lions were grumpy because they were forced to perform shortly after arriving in the Ukrainian city of Lugansk, The lion eventually retreated back to its cage in front of a crowd of screaming kids, Kouta had scratches on his back, arm and leg, The Egyptian performer is well known in eastern Europe, Circus animals are currently banned in Kiev but not in Lugansk where the attack took place, Kouta, who has a troupe of ten lions, refused to blame the animal for the attack, The entertainer said one of the lion's teeth was 'inside the muscle', Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 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