Ice-skating bear kills trainer in Kyrgyzstan

Attack takes place as trainers were rehearsing for a show

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updated 4:56 p.m. ET Oct. 22, 2009

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan - The director of a circus arena says an ice-skating bear turned on its trainers, killing one and seriously wounding another.

Kurmangazy Isanayev said a visiting Russian troupe was rehearsing for a show in Bishkek when the attack occurred Wednesday. Isanayev said workers dragged the trainers away from the bear.

The exits were then closed and rescue services called in.

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Police say they shot the bear dead.