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Man GORED by 1260lb beast at infamous Pamplona bull run with eight others hurt in stampede at annual death-defying event

Man GORED by 1260lb beast at infamous Pamplona bull run with eight others hurt in stampede at annual death-defying event

The Irish Sun08-07-2025
A MAN has been gored by a 1260lb beast at the notorious Pamplona bull run festival as eight others were injured in the stampede.
The injuries are the latest to hit the northern Spanish region, with almost 300 incidents recorded each year from the death-defying event.
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Revellers make their way through Plaza Consistorial as they run
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One runner is pictured being knocked by the beast
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Some 300 injuries are recorded at the run every year
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After little more than two minutes, six men were rushed to hospital when two bulls became detached from the rest of the group.
One man, who was
"At this time, he is under observation but is in stable condition," a medic confirmed.
Up to 4,000 runners take part in each bull run, which takes place over almost 850 metres and can last up to four minutes.
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One of the bulls, Zalagarda, is this year's heaviest beast and weighs a staggering 610kg - or 96 stone.
The run was the first of nine and followed a bustling opening ceremony in the northern Spanish town.
The Chupinazo festivities see thousands of revellers - dressed in traditional red and white garms - come together and drink sangria to mark the start of the San Fermin event.
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Some 16 people have been killed at the annual festival, which was made famous by the 1926 Ernest Hemingway novel 'The Sun Also Rises'.
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Several foreigners, from Australians to Americans through to Brits and Irish, are normally among the injured.
The most recent death at the Pamplona event was in 2009 when 27-year-old Daniel Jimeno, from Madrid, was
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Elsewhere, a man was gored to death during a bull-running festival in El Casar, Spain.
His death was described by the local council as "an unfortunate accident" while animal rights campaigners condemned the event, calling it a waste of the town's resources and "traumatic" for children.
The 20-year-old was gored in a bullring at the countryside festival and sustained injuries to his lung.
The unnamed victim later died on Monday at
La
Paz University Hospital in Madrid.
What is the Pamplona bull run?
The historical event is thought to have started in 1591 when apprentice butchers would shepherd the animals up to the bullring.
The festival is held on July 7 to July 14 in Pamplona, Spain each year.
Six Spanish fighting bulls, along with six steer, run from the Corrales de Santo Domingo to Pamplona's Plaza de Toros bullfight arena.
Over a million spectators attend to watch thousands of runners take part over the 8 days of the San Fermín Festival.
The runs usually take between two to three minutes to complete. Participation is free and open to anyone over the age of 18.
There is a strong police presence at the event to avoid any injuries and prevent anyone who is drunk from participating in the dangerous event.
While the length of the course is just 875 metres long, it is virtually impossible for any runner to complete the length of it due to the number of participants and speed of the bulls.
That same year, another man, 51, died in a bull run event held in nearby Mesones when he slipped on a fence while trying to escape from the bulls.
The Animal Defence Association of El Casar hit out against the events.
A spokesman said: "Beyond the legal issues, these incidents generate expenses and consequences that affect all citizens, even those who oppose these events.
"The pain for this new victim is deep and part of our fight consists of preventing tragedies like this from continuing to occur."
The association added: "Is this the best way to invest our resources and enjoy our leisure time?
"This kind of event not only puts people and animals at risk but also exposes children to traumatic situations that can shape their perception of the world.
"The well-being of people and respect for animals must be priorities in modern society and it is our responsibility to rethink whether these events reflect the values ​​we want to promote."
The campaigners are pressing for "safer, more educational entertainment that encourages the healthy enjoyment of free time, without risk to the physical or moral integrity of our community."
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Several foreigners are normally among the injured
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Up to 4,000 runners take part in each bull run
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The run takes place over 850 metres
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