British Man Gored In The Leg During Bull Running Event In Spain

A 47-year-old British man was gored successful nan limb while taking portion successful a bous serrils (bulls successful pens) convention successful nan municipality of Pedreguer, successful nan Marina Alta region of Alicante province.

The incident occurred during a accepted bull moving arena organised by nan section group Passió pels Bous. According to eyewitnesses, nan man appeared distracted erstwhile nan first bull of nan day charged astatine him, launching him against nan protective barriers and leaving him pinch a dramatic-looking injury.

He was treated astatine nan on-site aesculapian station connected Thursday July 17 earlier being transferred to Denia Hospital. Medical unit confirmed he had suffered a cleanable coiled to nan backmost of nan leg, pinch nary tearing aliases further complications reported.

Bous serrils are a celebrated portion of summertime festivities successful galore Valencian towns. They typically impact releasing bulls into a closed arena aliases circuit of fenced streets, wherever participants effort to dodge and provoke nan animals. While these events tie ample crowds and are considered a taste tradition, they are besides arguable owed to nan risks progressive and increasing concerns complete animal welfare.

The summertime festivities successful Pedreguer concluded connected Sunday July 20 pinch nary different superior incidents, aft astir a week of concerts and community events held passim nan town’s squares and streets.

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