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Tragedy in El Casar (Guadalajara) A young man loses his life in a bullfighting bullfight
- September 9, 2024
This Saturday, the Guadalajara town of El Casar was involved in a deep tragedy when a 20-year-old young man lost his life after being gored during a bull run. The event, which is part of the local festivities, ended in a regrettable and heartbreaking accident.
The young man was reportedly initially taken to Hospital de Guadalajara and, in an attempt to provide him with the best medical care possible, he was referred to the Hospital Universitario La Paz in Madrid. However, unfortunately, he was unable to overcome the injuries sustained during confinement.
Official mourning in El Casar
The City Council of El Casar announced on Sunday the declaration of three days of official mourning in memory of the young man, expressing his deep sadness at the accident. In a statement, the mayor José Luis González He said he "deeply" regrets what happened.
During these three days, flags on municipal buildings will be lowered to half-mast. In addition, it is expected that a black ribbon will be placed on the flags inside the facilities as a sign of mourning. These events aim to pay respectful tribute to the memory of the young man and show solidarity with his family and loved ones.
In line with the official period of mourning, the City Council has decided to suspend all public events that were planned during this period out of respect and consideration for the family of the deceased.
The list of deaths from this type of event is increasing
This unfortunate event is not an isolated one. In fact, it is the second fatal accident related to bullfighting events in El Casar in less than a month. At the end of August, a 51-year-old man also died after being injured by a bull's horn in the bullring of the minor entity of Mesones, which belongs to the municipality. At that time, the City Council decreed two days of official mourning.
The repetition of these tragic incidents has raised a debate about safety during bull runs. The community, together with local authorities, feels the need to evaluate and review the current safety measures to avoid further situations that put the lives of participants and attendees at these events at risk.
The tragedy in El Casar It is a reminder of the fragility of life and the need to weigh up whether it is really worth continuing to celebrate these archaic and outdated festivities.
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