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A family with a child about to be attacked in the running of the bulls in the Arrabal de Portillo (Valladolid)
- September 17, 2024
The bull run, held last Saturday, September 14, at the Arrabal de Portillo (Valladolid), during the festivities dedicated to Santa María la Mayor , was almost tragic. A brown bull deviated from the established route and headed ominously towards a family who was watching the event from a metal bar located in the median strip of the road.
The animal, distancing itself from the main group, began to run along the course. Suddenly, it fixed its attention on what appeared to be a family consisting of a man, a woman and a small child. In the blink of an eye, the situation became chaotic. The spectators screamed as the bull approached, generating moments of panic.
The family, paralyzed by fear , remained motionless. Fortunately, the bull lost interest and walked away.
Reactions of PACMA
PACMA, the Animalist Party, was quick to express its displeasure at the event, demanding accountability from the Ayuntamiento de Portillo already theJunta de Castilla y Leónwhich they described as a "regrettable" episode. This party warned about the "enormous imprudence" of allowing minors to attend bullfights, arguing that these events entail serious risks to their safety.
In addition, PACMA recalled that international organizations such as the ONU have warned about the dangers that these shows pose for children.Comité de Derechos del Niñohas recommended keeping minors away from events of this nature, due to the risks they pose to their physical and mental integrity.
Safety Concerns
As if that were not enough, witnesses of the event reported that other bulls also dangerously and closely approached the adjacent highway, which increased concerns about security in the enclosure. Javier Luna, national president of the Animalist Party, emphasized that what happened in Arrabal del Portillo It is a clear example of the lack of control and security surrounding this type of event. According to his statements, "the freedom with which the bulls move in rural bull runs increases the risk of accidents such as the one witnessed."
The Fundación Franz Weber He has also denounced what happened, defining the event as "extremely serious" and demanding that responsibilities be taken. Junta de Castilla y León.
The Foundation says the incident is evidence of "the clear lack of control over security surrounding bullfighting events on public roads." The affected family, who were standing behind a guardrail, could have suffered "a huge tragedy" when the animal came dangerously close. They also criticise the planning of the event, considering the excuse that the bull escaped from the designated route to be an "insult to intelligence."
It is argued that the lack of adequate emergency protocols puts everyone present at risk, as well as those not directly involved in the event.
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