Roy Horn (frm Siegfried & Roy) Checks Into German Rehab Center (18 mo after tiger attack)

Yahoo News ^ | June 17, 2005 | AP

[FairOpinion]

LAS VEGAS - Illusionist Roy Horn has checked into a German rehabilitation facility, 18 months after a near-fatal tiger mauling during a performance left him partially paralyzed.

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"Siegfried and I are thrilled to return to our home country and excited with the programs set forth by the great doctors and staff at the world-class Leonardis Clinic," Horn said in a statement Friday. "The support we have received from our fans in Germany has been overwhelming and continues to inspire me daily."

No details of the 60-year-old Horn's condition or treatment were released. The rehabilitation facility is in Bad Hellibrun.

Horn, of the famed duo "Siegfried & Roy," was attacked by a 380-pound tiger named Montecore during a live show Oct. 3, 2003, at The Mirage resort in Las Vegas. The 7-year-old tiger bit into the performer's neck and dragged him off the stage.

The illusionist sustained four deep wounds and had a stroke. The tiger's teeth damaged an artery that carries oxygen to the brain, and crushed Horn's trachea.

Horn has said he fainted during the performance and the tiger was trying to help him. Animal experts have disputed that theory.

Doctors have said Horn was lucky to survive.

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On the Net:

http://siegfriedandroy.com/

[FairOpinion]

Entertainer Roy Horn waves to the crowd before the FEI World Cup dressage finals in Las Vegas in this Saturday April 23, 2005 file photo. Horn has checked into a German rehabilitation facility, 18 months after a near-fatal tiger mauling during a performance left him partially paralyzed. 'Siegfried and I are thrilled to return to our home country and excited with the programs set forth by the great doctors and staff at the world-class Leonardis Clinic,' Horn said in a statement Friday. 'The support we have received from our fans in Germany has been overwhelming and continues to inspire me daily.' (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)

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It says it's a recent photo, if so, it looks like Roy has been getting much better. Prayers for his full recovery. Their act was quite impressive.

Some neat pictures of Siegfried and Roy and their gorgeous white tigers

[dc-zoo]

Back to their "roots"?

[SoCar]

What is wrong with me? I read this title and thought he had a drug problem. I forgot the "other" kind of rehab! DUH!!!

[FairOpinion]

They are both from Germany.

http://www.siegfriedandroy.com/biography/began.php

One day, on his way home, Siegfried found a five-mark bill floating in the gutter. Elated, he picked up the bill, raced back to the store and purchased the book. Taking it home and into the privacy of his bedroom, the child spent hours practicing his magic. Once he had perfected his first trick, he performed it for his Father, putting a coin in a glass, covering the glass with a handkerchief and making the coin disappear. His father's reaction buoyed his spirits - he had impressed the audience he wanted to impress the most.

Meanwhile, growing up in Nordenham, Germany, a young boy name Roy Horn was spending a lot of time with his beloved companion, a half-dog, half-wolf named Hexe. One day, while the two were out on an afternoon walk, they stopped to rest under a willow tree. Above them a raven perched on a limb. Taking a brief nap, Roy was awakened by the raven's caw. He reached out to touch the bird, but it flew away. Fascinated, he decided to follow it. But as he strayed into a patch of reeds, Roy suddenly found himself sinking in quicksand. Sensing danger, Hexe ran off. Moments later, the boy heard a human voice -- Hexe had fetched a farmer, saving young Roy from certain death. That was Roy's first real lesson in the bond of trust that could exist between humans and animals.

[FairOpinion]

That's why I added into the title the tiger attack part.

My immediate reaction was also that it's drug rehab. Just goes to show you the times we are living in, we think of drug rehab, before we think of physical therapy rehab.

[commonasdirt]

"But as he strayed into a patch of reeds, Roy suddenly found himself sinking in quicksand. Sensing danger, Hexe ran off. Moments later, the boy heard a human voice -- Hexe had fetched a farmer, saving young Roy from certain death. That was Roy's first real lesson in the bond of trust that could exist between humans and animals."

Reading this it struck me as a HUGE steaming load of BS. But i am sure it will sell a book or two. He has watched way to many Lassie episodes

[dc-zoo]

I wonder if they'll ever perform again.

[FairOpinion]

How do you know it wasn't true, as told?

Lots of dogs save people.

[SoCar]

I read the tiger attack part and still thought drug rehab! It's as if I completely forgot about physical therapy rehab since that term seems now to always refer to addiction. Yes defiantly a reflection on the times we live in.

[FairOpinion]

I would love to know they perform again, because it would mean a lot to them.

I would probably make a point to go see their show. I've seen it a couple of times years ago and it really was very impressive.

[Hank Rearden]

I wonder if they'll ever perform again.

You mean in public? I don't wanna know about the rest. In fact, I don't much care at all about any aspect of this.

Who am I? Why am I here? Am I running for Vice-President?

[sinkspur]

Bored?

[FairOpinion]

"Who am I? Why am I here? "

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Well, I guess you must be talking about yourself. ;)

They had a great magic show act with lots of live white tigers in Las Vegas for years.

They are also funding and maintaining a refuge for some tigers and dolphins. Click on the picture for more info.

[Finalapproach29er]

Anybody else fed up with "fake" Americans?

Hope they stay in Germany.

[Critical Bill]

I thought the same. Very misleading sensasionalism(sp?)

[FairOpinion]

WHy are you calling them "fake" Americans?


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What on earth is your problem with them? They worked in the US, they paid lots of taxes, they contributed to the enjoyment of many, they have saved white tigers, and so on.

And one of them was mauled by their beloved tigers, and his last words before he lost consciousness was to make sure they won't destoy the tiger.

[FairOpinion]

The journalist, or whoever created the title should indeed have come up with a non-misleading one.

[Finalapproach29er]

If America wasn't so successful a lot of these people wouldn't be applying for American citizenship.

It's always bugged me how people need to return "home". This implies that America isn't really their home.

There used to be a time when people who came to America were prepared to drop the customs from the old country to BECOME Americans.

Now, my home country has become nothing more than an economic flophouse for the world. I lament what the US has turned into.

There are more important things in life besides money. But you'd never know it looking at what is happening to the US. We aren't really one nation under God, any longer. IMO

[Alexis the Bengal Kitty]

One of the most gorgeous animals that God graced the world with.

[Alexis the Bengal Kitty]

There are more important things in life besides money. But you'd never know it looking at what is happening to the US. We aren't really one nation under God, any longer.

I do agree with you on that...sad isn't it?