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One deceased and three injured after the attack of a bull in Pantoja (Toledo)
- September 26, 2024
This Tuesday, a tragic accident occurred during the bull runs in the town toledana of Pantoja, where a bull managed to escape and caused the death of a man of about 80 years old , as well as injuries to three other people.
The deceased man was a resident of Illescas and was the victim of the animal's attack. Among the injured were a four-year-old girl , who suffered minor injuries to her lip, an 83-year-old man who is in serious condition , and a 55-year-old woman with injuries considered serious .
Health sources report that the rapid action of the emergency services was crucial. They received the call at 10:34 a.m. from the bullring in Pantoja. An ambulance and the ICU Illescas They immediately arrived at the scene, although unfortunately, the elderly individual's injuries turned out to be very severe.
The City Council has taken the decision to declare two days of mourning for this tragic event and has suspended all the celebrations scheduled for the rest of the festivities. Santa Bárbara.
The rules to be followed during the bull runs are stipulated in the book of patron saint festivities, with emphasis on the unpredictability of the animals' behaviour. Rule number 6 warns of the risk involved in being close to the bulls, something that, although statistically can be considered safe, always has its share of risk.
This incident is not isolated, since, just two weeks ago, another similar tragedy occurred in the bull runs of El Casar (Guadalajara), where a 20-year-old young man lost his life after being gored by a bull.
The debate remains open: is the cost of lives of both people and animals worth it?
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