Circus Acrobat Suffers 20-Foot Fall, Breaking Both Arms in Kemerovo

Valeriya Zapashnaya, a member of a renowned Russian circus family, is recovering after a dramatic accident during her performance.

Valeriya Zapashnaya fell 20 feet during a trapeze act in Kemerovo, Russia, resulting in both arms being broken.
The accident occurred when Zapashnaya misjudged a backflip and failed to connect with her partner, leading to a fall without a safety harness.
Audience members, including children, were shocked as the incident unfolded, with gasps and screams heard in the footage.
Zapashnaya has undergone surgery on one arm and remains in good spirits, with plans to return to performing.
This is not her first accident; she previously suffered a fall 18 months ago, breaking an arm and sustaining a forehead laceration.