Celebrities express solidarity with victims of the Tanta circus accident.

Following the incident in which a white tiger attacked an assistant to lion and tiger trainer Anoussa Kota during a performance at the Tanta Circus, a number of celebrities expressed their sympathy and solidarity with the injured, stressing the need to enhance safety measures at such shows.

Magdy El Hawary: "Thank God everyone is safe." Director Magdy El Hawary expressed his deep concern over the incident, stressing the importance of taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety of staff and audiences at performances.

Mohamed Attia: "An unfortunate incident that requires a serious stance." Artist Mohamed Attia pointed out that such incidents require a comprehensive review of safety procedures, calling on the relevant authorities to intervene to ensure such incidents do not recur.

Nadia Mustafa: “Our hearts go out to the injured and their families.” Actress Nadia Mustafa expressed her deep sorrow over the incident, offering her full support to the injured and their families, and wishing them a speedy recovery.

Enas Ezz El-Din: “The need to strengthen oversight of animal shows.” Actress Enas Ezz El-Din stressed the need for strict oversight of animal performances to ensure that no one is put in danger.

Many social media users expressed their dismay at the incident, calling for a review of the use of animals in entertainment shows and for ensuring both their rights and human safety.

Accident details In a tragic incident during a circus show in Tanta, assistant lion and tiger trainer Mohamed Ibrahim was suddenly attacked by a white tiger while trying to lure the animal into the show. He reached inside the cage, prompting the tiger to attack him.

The team was able to bring the situation under control, and the injured person was transported to Tanta University Emergency Hospital, where he underwent surgery that resulted in the amputation of his left arm due to severe tissue damage.

Circus trainer Anoussa Kouta explained that the accident was caused by a technical error by one of her assistants, confirming that no spectators were injured. She decided to temporarily close the circus and send the tiger to Cairo for training and rehabilitation. This incident raised questions about safety procedures at shows that use predatory animals, and the importance of strengthening oversight to ensure everyone's safety.