Cirque du Soleil Aerialist Injured in Onstage Fall During Portland Show

Mariia Konfektova, a world-record-holding performer, is recovering after a dramatic accident at the Portland Expo Center.

The fall occurred during a performance of the show 'KOOZA' on Saturday night.
Audience members initially thought the fall was part of the act until realizing it was an accident.
Konfektova was immediately assisted by the tour intervention team and taken to the hospital.
The performer assured fans via social media that she is 'okay' and recovering.
The show resumed after a brief pause, with the remaining performers continuing their acts.