An outrage erupted as a black bear cub was dragged to the ground in a circus escape attempt in eastern China.

The video was filmed in Dongying City in Shandong Province on February 10. A cub can be seen darting back and forth within the wire mesh enclosure, nearly managing to leap out. However, a trainer swiftly intervened, pulling the bear back and causing it to fall to the ground. Some spectators panicked and fled the area in fear.

Officials from the Chengnan Temple Fair stated that no one was injured during the incident. They also mentioned that all fierce animals such as tigers and lions had been removed from the fairgrounds, suggesting that the bear's erratic behaviour might have been due to psychological distress caused by the long journey.

Many netizens expressed their anger and concern over the treatment of the bear, highlighting the dangers and stress involved in forcing animals to perform in such settings. Calls for an end to animal performances gained momentum, with numerous netizens demanding that authorities take action to prohibit such practices.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

2月10日，山东东营，城南庙会的动物表演中，一只小熊险些爬出铁丝网。视频中小熊在铁丝网中来回奔跑，爬上铁丝网差点跳出来，被驯兽员一把扯回摔在地上，有观众吓得惊慌逃跑。2月11日，城南庙会工作人员称，没伤到人，老虎狮子等相关的凶猛动物也都已撤走，可能是动物长途跋涉后心理出了问题”。