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Brazilian Acrobat ‘Tarzán’ Survives Five-Meter Fall During San Luis Circus Show

His stable condition refocuses attention on venue safety.

Overview

  • Joao Inacio Da Silva, known as “Tarzán,” fell about five meters during an aerial‑silk act Monday night at the “Jurassic Gueorgue” show at Espacio Roma in San Luis.
  • Staff and attendees gave first aid, and he was taken to Hospital Central Ramón Carrillo, where doctors operated and later said his life was not at risk.
  • From his hospital bed, he said surgeons rebuilt a badly fractured wrist and that he also broke his hip and femur.
  • He rejected claims of recklessness, saying his hand slipped open during a spin and caused the fall.
  • A local outlet reported the stage area lacked protective padding, a detail now drawing questions about safety at the venue.