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Daily Mail
13-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Six injured by stampeding animals as Running of the Bulls festival begins
Six people were trampled on the first day of the Running of the Bulls in Spain. Five reportedly suffered bruises while one had a leg injury as the festival in the northern town of Pamplona got underway. Reports said six fighting bulls became detached from the herd shortly after ranchers released them from their pens. Mayhem: Six people were rushed to hospital with injuries on the first day of the famous Running of the Bulls festival in Spain Medics confirmed the casualty toll half an hour after runners risked their lives by putting themselves in front of six fighting bulls led by six steers as they sprinted along the half-mile run through the streets of Pamplona's old town. The famous festival kicked off with the traditional San Fermin opening ceremony called the Chupinazo. But two of the six fighting bulls became detached from the rest of the group shortly after ranchers let them out of their pens. The animals, from the Fuente Ymbro farm in Spain's south-west province of Cadiz, included one called Zalagarda which is the heaviest of this year's bull runs and weighs in at 1,300lb. During the festival, thousands of revelers dressed in the traditional white outfits with a red bandana around their necks ending up soaked in wine and sangria. Images showed onlookers lining the streets and cheering as the bulls trampled past among the runners. 'As usual, the straight stretch of this street was crowded with young men and a few young women, many of whom were run over, fell, and trampled by bulls and steers,' El Pais reported. The 8am run, which lasted two minutes 37 seconds and ended with the animals being guided into pens after reaching the town's bull ring, was the first of eight so-called encierros which form the highlight of the festival. Last year, five runners were left injured on the seventh day of the festival. A 37-year-old man from Beriain near Pamplona suffered the only gore injury, said to have been to his palate. The other five casualties included a 54-year-old man from New York. All six runners who needed hospital treatment were males. And in 2023, six people were also left injured in the first race, none of them seriously, medics said at the time. Sixteen people have been killed during the bull runs at the annual festival, which finishes on July 14 and was made famous by the 1926 Ernest Hemingway novel The Sun Also Rises, since records began in 1910. Beefy parade: Six bulls are released at 8am every day to run from their corral to the bullring through the narrow streets of the old town while runners ahead of them try to stay close to the bulls without falling over or being gored The most recent death was in 2009 when 27-year-old Daniel Jimeno, from Madrid, was gored in the neck by a bull called Capuchino. Several foreigners, from Australians to Americans through to Britons and Irish, are normally among the injured. Between 200 and 300 people are usually left injured each year at the festival during the bull runs. The first of the eight encierros last year took place four hours after a San Fermin reveler collapsed and died. Police rushed to the scene and tried to save the 40-year-old man but were unable to resuscitate him. Animal rights activists campaign against the festival every year, saying it is cruel to animals who are goaded and then killed in front of baying crowds.
Scottish Sun
08-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Man GORED by 1260lb beast at infamous Pamplona bull run with eight others hurt in stampede at annual death-defying event
Some 16 people have been killed at the annual festival HOLY COW! Man GORED by 1260lb beast at infamous Pamplona bull run with eight others hurt in stampede at annual death-defying event 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. Advertisement 6 Revellers make their way through Plaza Consistorial as they run Credit: Getty 6 One runner is pictured being knocked by the beast Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 6 Some 300 injuries are recorded at the run every year Credit: EPA 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 gored under his armpit, remains under observation. "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. Advertisement 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. DEADLY SPORT Some 16 people have been killed at the annual festival, which was made famous by the 1926 Ernest Hemingway novel 'The Sun Also Rises'. Advertisement 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 gored in the neck by a bull called Capuchino. Moment BULL crashes into kids at Easter festival after bursting through barrier 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. Advertisement 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. Advertisement 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. Advertisement "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." 6 Several foreigners are normally among the injured Credit: EPA 6 Up to 4,000 runners take part in each bull run Credit: EPA Advertisement
The Irish Sun
08-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Man GORED by 1260lb beast at infamous Pamplona bull run with eight others hurt in stampede at annual death-defying event
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. 6 Revellers make their way through Plaza Consistorial as they run Credit: Getty 6 One runner is pictured being knocked by the beast Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 6 Some 300 injuries are recorded at the run every year Credit: EPA 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. Read more on World 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. DEADLY SPORT Some 16 people have been killed at the annual festival, which was made famous by the 1926 Ernest Hemingway novel 'The Sun Also Rises'. Most read in The US Sun 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 Moment BULL crashes into kids at Easter festival after bursting through barrier 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." 6 Several foreigners are normally among the injured Credit: EPA 6 Up to 4,000 runners take part in each bull run Credit: EPA 6 The run takes place over 850 metres Credit: EPA
The Sun
08-07-2025
- The Sun
Man GORED by 1260lb beast at infamous Pamplona bull run with eight others hurt in stampede at annual death-defying event
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. 6 6 6 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 gored under his armpit, remains under observation. "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. 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. DEADLY SPORT Some 16 people have been killed at the annual festival, which was made famous by the 1926 Ernest Hemingway novel 'The Sun Also Rises'. 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 gored in the neck by a bull called Capuchino. 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." 6 6 6
Daily Mail
07-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Pamplona bull-runners are tossed around and trampled with at least six injured under the hooves of rampaging animals as famous Spanish festival gets underway
Six Pamplona bull-runners have been rushed to hospital with injuries after being trampled by the rampaging animals on the first day of the famous Running of the Bulls festival in northern Spain. Medics confirmed the casualty toll half an hour after runners risked their lives this morning putting themselves in front of six fighting bulls led by six steers as they sprinted along the half-mile run through the streets of Pamplona's old town. The famous festival in the northern Spanish town kicked off at midday yesterday with the traditional San Fermin opening ceremony called the Chupinazo. But two of the six fighting bulls became detached from the rest of the group shortly after ranchers let them out of their pens. The animals, from the Fuente Ymbro farm in Spain's south-west province of Cadiz, included one called Zalagarda which is the heaviest of this year's bull runs and weighs in at a whopping 610 kilos which is 96 stone. According to El Pais, five people suffered bruises and one suffered a leg injury, although it has not been specified whether it was the result of a goring. The nationalities of those hurt today is not yet known. All are thought to be men. During the festival, thousands of revellers dressed in the traditional white outfits with a red bandana around their necks ending up soaked in wine and sangria. A participant is hit by a young cow in the bullring after the first 'encierro' (bull-run) of the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, northern Spain, on July 7, 2025 Images showed onlookers lining the streets and cheering as the bulls trampled past among the runners. 'As usual, the straight stretch of this street was crowded with young men and a few young women, many of whom were run over, fell, and trampled by bulls and steers,' reported El Pais. This morning's 8am run, which lasted two minutes 37 seconds and ended with the animals being guided into pens after reaching the town's bull ring, was the first of eight so-called encierros which form the highlight of the festival. Last year, five runners were left injured on the seventh day of the festival. A 37-year-old man from Beriain near Pamplona suffered the only gore injury, said to have been to his palate. The other five casualties included a 54-year-old man from New York. All six runners who needed hospital treatment were males. And in 2023, six people were also left injured in the first race, none of them seriously, medics said at the time. Sixteen people have been killed during the bull runs at the annual festival, which finishes on July 14 and was made famous by 1926 Ernest Hemingway novel 'The Sun Also Rises', since records began in 1910. Six bulls are released at 8am every day to run from their corral to the bullring through the narrow streets of the old town while runners ahead of them try to stay close to the bulls without falling over or being gored The most recent death was in 2009 when 27-year-old Daniel Jimeno, from Madrid, was gored in the neck by a bull called Capuchino. Several foreigners, from Australians to Americans through to Brits and Irish, are normally among the injured. Between 200 and 300 people are usually left injured each year at the festival during the bull runs. The first of the eight encierros last year took place four hours after a San Fermin reveller collapsed and died. Police rushed to the scene and tried to save the 40-year-old man but were unable to resuscitate him. Animal rights activists campaign against the festival every year, saying it is cruel to animals who are goaded and then killed in front of baying crowds.
