A Mallorcan acrobat dies during a performance in Germany.
The young woman was a well-known Mallorcan gymnast who began her career in the circus world in 2018.
PalmAcrobat Marina Barceló, born in Mallorca and a member of the Circus Paul Busch in Germany, died last Saturday after falling from a trapeze during a performance in the town of Bautzen, Saxony. The 27-year-old fell about five meters from the trapeze and died at the scene.
About a hundred people were watching the performance when the tragic incident occurred. Afterward, those present left the tent and went home, where they were offered help lines, especially for children affected by the accident.
The young acrobat had worked in numerous circuses in different countries such as Germany, Spain, Andorra, and Poland. She built her career as a gymnast and in 2018 entered the circus world. A great fan of performing arts, she possessed multiple artistic abilities, especially in the air. On her website, Marina Barceló stated that "every day" she strived to perfect her technique and "explore new ways to surprise and excite the audience." Her work ranged from aerial acrobatics and tightrope walking "to stilt walking and shows on a wheel." She enjoyed embodying characters such as a mermaid in a real aquarium. "For me, every show is an opportunity to share not only my technique, but also my passion for what I do," she said.
Research to determine its causes
For the moment, the German police are classifying the accident as an industrial accident. There is no indication of any external fault, as the acrobats themselves are usually responsible for setting up their equipment. However, the mayor of Bautzen, Karsten Vogt, stated that an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the incident.
For its part, the German Association of Circus Companies (VDCU) described this Monday as "tragic" and "cruel" for the victim's family.
Ralf Huppertz, president of the German Association of Circus Companies, described the accident as a "tragic" event that should serve as a reminder for all directors of these shows to work with and discuss safety measures with the artists.
"Nobody wants to experience a case like this."
"None of us wants to experience a case like this in their circus," Huppertz wrote in a video message posted Monday on the VDCU's Facebook account.
Huppertz also offered her condolences to the deceased's family, especially to Marina B.'s parents, who lived in Mallorca, according to the newspaper. Picture.
Following the incident, the Circus Paul Busch, which had opened its tent on Friday in Bautzen, in eastern Germany, reported the box office, according to the newspaper World, whose sign read "due to death, the circus is closed."
In a statement, the mayor also expressed his condolences to Marina's family and relatives. "On behalf of the city, I want to express my sincere condolences to the family and relatives. Our thoughts are with the families and everyone affected by this serious incident," said Vogt, who indicated that an investigation is underway.