Krampus run in Knappenberg: injured actor after attack!

Krampus run in Knappenberg: injured actor after attack!

A shock moment during this year's Krampus run in Knappenberg, district of St. Veit an der Glan, smashed the festive atmosphere: a disguised Krampus actor was seriously injured on Sunday by a 55-year-old woman from St. Veit. After moving to his horns several times, the 21-year-old fell out to the ground and had to be taken to the Friesach hospital with severe neck pain. The shock message now leads to an advertisement against the attacker, who triggered the incident, such as kosmo.at reported.

acts of violence at traditional events

The Krampus runs in which masked actors embody the traditional customs and are attracting more and more visitors. But the serious incidents increase because visitors are increasingly beating the strands. The incident not only shocked the young Krampus actor, but also ensures concerned discussions about security at these popular events. According to Italki.com , tragic events show that such attacks not only endanger the actors themselves, but can also burden the reputation of the event. The Krampus run should give joy, but more and more such attacks are in the foreground, which the organizers and actors heavily burdened.