A circus performer was airlifted to hospital in New York after a colleague's arrow missed its target during a stunt and struck him in the neck, according to authorities. The incident occurred while the pair were performing at the Orange County Fair, highlighting the risks inherent in live performance acts involving weapons such as bows and arrows.

The performers have been named as Edwin Cuervo Rangel, 38, who was struck by the arrow, and Ana Daza Tavera, 42, who was carrying out the throw. Limited further detail is available on the extent of his injuries or the circumstances that caused the miss, though the airlift suggests the wound was treated as serious.