BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Bird's Nest aerial arts studio in Buffalo has canceled all classes indefinitely after an accident late Thursday night that claimed the life of one of its co-owners.
In a statement on the studio's Facebook page, co-owner Kimberly Armella said the accident happened during a rigging adjustment involving a lift.
Ashli Gilmour, a co-owner of the studio, died from her injuries. Another member of the studio, Katie Loewen, was also injured and is in the hospital.
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"There's no good way to do this, so I'll do it as best I can," Armella wrote. "Classes are cancelled indefinitely, and the studio will be off-limits for the foreseeable future… please grieve and support the families of those involved in whatever way you can while recognizing that they may need time for themselves."
Armella said she will update people as decisions are made about the future of the business.
A GoFundMe page has been organized to help support Katie Loewen's recovery.
