Anderson Cooper Attacked by Mob in Egypt

Celebrity News February 2, 2011 AT 10:22AM By UsWeekly Staff

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CNN's Anderson Cooper and his camera crew were the victims of a vicious attack in Cairo, Egypt on Tuesday.

The news anchor, 43, and his team were besieged by an angry mob of pro-government forces -- supporters of Egypt's controversial President Mubarak -- near the ancient city's Tahrir Square.

"My team were set upon by the crowd," Cooper said on CNN this morning via telephone (as reported by Gawker). "There was no rhyme or reason to it--it was just people looking for a fight, looking to make a point, and punching us."

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A Twitter post reports that Anderson was punched ten times in the head. Cooper, who is reportedly alright despite the attack, added that the crowd unsuccessfully attempted to take his crew's camera.

Violence has escalated in Egypt over the past several days as many have called for Mubarak to step down from his post immediately.

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February 03, 2011 - 8:05pm Megan Perez
Glad to hear he is ok, very dangerous job he has, but he is an amazing reporter! Now come back to America Anderson, where you are loved!
February 03, 2011 - 5:56pm May Chu Harding
They don't like American reporters. With no law, these thugs will beat up the media people with ease. Glad that Cooper n his crew are OK.
February 03, 2011 - 12:18am Melissa Strickland Miles
That must have been so scary. I bet they were afraid for their lives. journalists take huge risks to get these stories out. That is why he is one of the best.
February 02, 2011 - 7:29pm Rose Marie Herman
Rene,,,for God's sake what kind of a person are you to say a nasty thing like that,,shame on you,,,they are just doing what they are paid to do,but they should all come home now,,,people are out of control,,
February 02, 2011 - 4:11pm Christy Patterson
I know yesterday they were bragging about how peaceful the protesting was and that those who were there felt safe. So much for that. It seems you cant do anything peacefully till some jackasses have to go and screw it up for those who just want a change. Its really sad..i hope democracy comes to Cairo soon.
February 02, 2011 - 2:47pm Louie Giacobbe
How unfortunate!:{
February 02, 2011 - 2:02pm Kimberly Paric
The reporters take these risks so we know what's going on in the world. It's their job. I don't think Anderson was complaining. He was merely telling the world what happened. Rumor has it that Murbarak has told people to attack reporters so the world won't know how bad things really are.
February 02, 2011 - 12:39pm Rene Walker
What the hell did they expect.....YOU'RE NOT IN AMERICA ANYMORE..... To bad they didn't get Katie......
February 02, 2011 - 11:30am Michelle Martin Pietrzyk
the reporters take unnecessary risks by being out there...
February 02, 2011 - 11:17am Maria Santana
Wow how terrible.