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Houston Megachurch Halts Animal Processions After Camel Kicks Audience Member

The high-production holiday show draws tens of thousands, prompting debate over live animals, safety, costs.

Overview

  • The kick occurred Saturday during Champion Forest Baptist Church's "Christmas Spectacular" as camels were paraded through the seating area.
  • Video posted by Grizzy's Hood News captures the camel extending a hind leg into an aisle seat, after which nearby attendees assisted the woman.
  • Communications director Steven Miori said the team responded immediately, emergency services were engaged, and animals were kept out of seating for the remaining shows.
  • The woman was treated at a hospital and released, according to updates shared by Grizzy's Hood News, though the church has not detailed her injuries.
  • The six-day production ended Sunday, is billed as Houston's largest holiday show, and drew about 30,000 attendees last year as online reaction split over safety and spending.