A black bear that was being forced to ride a hoverboard attacked a trainer during a circus performance at a zoo in Chengdu, Sichuan Province.

Footage captured on December 10 shows the black bear with a chain around its neck standing up on a hoverboard.

The animal suddenly lashes out and begins attacking the male trainer's leg.

After a few seconds, the bear finally let go after some food was scattered on the floor nearby.

Tourists were left terrified by the incident.

The zoo's staff claimed the bear acted out due to a desire for popcorn that was scattered on the ground by visitors.

The trainer only sustained teeth marks on his legs.

The zoo authorities are contemplating whether to discontinue such shows in the future.

During a circus performance, a male performer was bitten by a black bear when he was working in collaboration with it.

The video was filmed on December 10, 2023, at a zoo located in the City of Chengdu, Sichuan Province.

The tourists were terrified by the accident. Others swiftly stepped in to assist and defuse the situation.

The zoo staff remarked in local reports that the bear acted out due to a desire for popcorn scattered on the ground by visitors. It might feel annoyed when it was stopped by the man. On inspection, the trainer sustained no injuries only teeth marks on his legs.

The zoo authorities are contemplating whether to discontinue such shows in the future.