Overview
- Edwin Cuervo Rangel was struck in the neck by an arrow during a crossbow sharp‑shooting act and was airlifted to Westchester Medical Center after Friday's performance.
- Medical staff removed the arrow, stitched the wound and released Rangel in stable condition with circus officials saying he is expected to make a full recovery.
- New York State Police and their Bureau of Criminal Investigation opened an active inquiry and asked anyone who witnessed the incident to contact Middletown investigators.
- The show was canceled the night of the accident, and Circus Murcia resumed scheduled performances the next day while keeping the crossbow routine off the program.
- Both performers are married and from Waukesha, Wisconsin, and the incident is likely to prompt on‑site safety reviews and possible regulatory scrutiny of stunt acts at fairs.