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Shocking footage has shown former Hollywood star, Arnold Schwarzenegger, being drop-kicked from behind at an event today in South Africa.
The 71-year-old was posing for selfies with fans at the fourth annual Arnold Classic Africa event, after speaking to people in a gymnasium, when he was hit.
In a video, first posted by broadcaster eNCA, a man can be seen making a flying kick into Schwarzenegger’s back, before the actor stumbles forward.
The man is then quickly grabbed by security, as bystanders can be heard gasping in the background.
Reassuring fans afterward, Schwarzenegger posted on Twitter about his condition.
He said: “Thanks for your concerns, but there is nothing to worry about.
“I thought I was just jostled by the crowd, which happens a lot. I only realised I was kicked when I saw the video like all of you. I’m just glad the idiot didn’t interrupt my Snapchat.”
In a subsequent post about the incident, Schwarzenegger wrote: “And if you have to share the video (I get it), pick a blurry one without whatever he was yelling so he doesn’t get the spotlight. By the way… block or charge?”
In another post, he wrote: “Do me a favor: instead of sharing the video of the guy who wants to be famous, watch some of our @ArnoldSports athletes like this young hero proving that fitness is for everyone who deserve to be famous. They’re on my Snapchat.”
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