Doctor Reacts To Circus Emergencies

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[itstruckmeeveryday]

The psychological torture and trauma orcas go through in captivity is utterly abhorrent. It's telling that, in captivity, there have been multiple fatal attacks, while a human being has never been harmed by one in the wild. These highly intelligent and social animals basically lose their minds in places like SeaWorld from the horrors they endure for decades at our hands.

[ScreamingAllTheTime]

The fact that Seaworld didn’t stop orca acts not just for the sake of the orcas but also for the trainers is unforgivable. The fact that they didn’t immediately give up and decide it was too dangerous for trainers and too stressful for the animals after the first incident is downright disgusting.

[xxkillmmmbbaaaxx]

The last video is mindblowing. The fact that they get the crowd involve is crazy. What a better way to get sued and close your circus forever. I cant believe nobody saw that coming.

[theTwilightSystem]

I was there for the Rhode Island incident, when the acrobats hanging by their hair fell. Took my little sister and we had front row seats. I remember the audience had no idea what happened at first. We thought the drop was part of the act. Then they turned the lights off and asked us not to leave our seats. The circus staff was great and sent clowns into the audience to distract the kids while the ambulances did their thing. Between the circus, meeting a clown, and getting to see an ambulance, my sister thought it was the best day ever.

[jackm]

The group high wire fall is a classic example of experience causing safety complacency. A less experienced tightrope walker would request a safety net because they aren’t very confident in what they are doing and are more afraid of the danger, while the experienced tightrope walker has done it so many times that they think they couldn’t possibly make a mistake.

[pokerfacenino]

In the Ken Peters incident, they cite his survival to the fact that he was an experienced free diver, so every time he came up he was able to breathe efficiently and keep his heart rate down throughout the entire situation (she dragged him down far more than two times, to the bottom of the tank, for longer each dive.) Petes got out because he coincidentally had unrelated hobbies. Terrifying.

[cmtippens]

5:50 - One thing that wasn't commented on was that there were TWO of them circling around inside that frame. Once the one crashed at the bottom and caught fire, that leaves the other one stuck circling because the only way down/out is blocked by the accident. How scary is THAT?! He's got to keep going full tilt until the fire is out and probably the other bike is cleared out.

[tatumespino]

I’m so glad you covered both shamu and kastka. Seaworld are the problem. The last straw of trainers being in the water was dawn. Orcas are so extremely intelligent and the fact that they are treated like this are disgusting. there are videos of them smashing their heads into the wall. Truly disturbing and sad to see them suffering in captivity.

[skynet]

Next, it's time for the horrors of amusement parks!

I have had my face smashed in a waterslide, bruised my entire right side of the torso on a spinning ride, nearly been thrown out of a ride, and watch several people get injured in a simulator...

[Supreme-Fishy]

Man the fact that most circus professionals survived the injury is surprising to me

[airora_aerial]

I'm always grateful when a circus performer uses a safety harness or net as a backup in case of a fall. Barnum and Bailey circus came through recently and they had nets underneath the trapeze performers and they don't use animals anymore.
Having safety in place doesn't make the act any less difficult or impressive. It should always be a priority when possible.

[NRfun]

That last one was horrible, why the hell did they pick him up! You see someone lying there like that and not being consious or not responding well, you call 911! This made it so much worse!

[zacharyoff]

As a professional circus artist currently out with a back injury… this video was amazingly painful to watch lol

[Hyperlophus]

Acrobatics and stunt work can be extremely dangerous. I remember Cirque du Soleil changing their rules on safety lines and netting after a fatality and numerous injuries.

[WorldWalker]

It will never cease to astound me on both how delicate the human body is, and, conversely, how durable it is.

[LeoValdez-vu]

The way Doctor Mile was just predicting every injury 😂😂
He looked so proud of himself

[starlion]

Well I didn’t watch most of this. I was mostly covering my mouth and eyes at the sight of the injuries. I am now convinced that the circus is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world

edit: I meant to put mouth and eyes, but stupid auto correction and there was no need for correction on it

[Eetsaurus]

I love how Mike didn't blame anyone for doing those stunts or taking risks, but did get upset when they carried away the volunteer. The reaction to the accident does matter so much for him, and indeed outcomes depend on that reaction

[kelleywyskiel]

I was front row at a cirque de sole when the two men on lines were swinging out wider each time and on one epic round the guy slammed right into the metal tower that they use to climb up to the trapeze. My heart was just oh no. Medics ran over, he eventually stoop up and gave a thumbs up that he was ok.
THEN GOT BACK UP ON THE LINE TO FINISH.

[Elin_Edits]

Docter Mike, im a 13 year old with a panic disorder. You have inspired me to go to medical school and help people. I've been watching your videos for a few months now. Thank you for inspiring me! Keep up the amazing videos!!!