KIRELIA, RUSSIA — A big old black bear being forced to perform at some two-bit traveling circus in Russia had a bit of a dispute with one of the trainers. <br />According to the Moscow Times, the performing bear was filmed on Wednesday by circus-goers on the Russian side of Karelia. <br />Footage shows the bear being forced to push a wheelbarrow in a tiny circus tent in front of an audience with NO protective barrier. <br /><br />The bear was wearing a leash around its neck and being led toward the side of the ring when it decided to hit the PAWS-button. <br />The roughly 600 pound bear then suddenly turns and slams the trainer to the ground and pins him to the ground. <br />An assistant trainer runs at the bear and tries to distract the animal by kicking it. Ummm—let's just say that didn't work.<br />Audience members then make an immediate beeline for the only exit in the circus tent. <br />According to LadBible, reports say an electric shock stick had to be used to get the bear off the trainer. <br />The Moscow Times reports that the circus said neither the bear nor the trainer was seriously injured. <br />Authorities in Kirelia have launched an investigation into the incident.
