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Spanish man gored to death at running of the bulls
A charging bull gored a young Spanish man to death today at Pamplona’s San Fermin festival, the first such fatality in nearly 15 years. Nine others were injured in a particularly dangerous and chaotic chapter of the running of the bulls.
Pamplona officials identified the man as Daniel Jimeno Romero, 27, from Alcala de Henares, outside Madrid. He was on vacation with his parents and girlfriend, who identified him.
The San Fermin festival Web site said Jimeno Romero was gored in the neck and lung during a run in which a rogue bull named Capuchino separated from the pack, which is among the worst things that can happen at Spain’s most popular fiesta.
Isolated bulls are more likely to get disoriented and start charging at people.
Three other people were gored during the run, and six people suffered bumps, bruises and other lesser injuries, said Fernando Boneta, director of Virgen del Camino Hospital.
Among the injured was a 61-year-old American who was struck in the chest and had internal bleeding in his lungs. Doctors said he was in intensive care but that his condition was not considered life-threatening. The man was identified by his initials, E.P.S., but his full name was not released.
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By dedspin
July 10, 2009 9:56 AM | Link to this | Report comment abuse
You mess with the bull, you get the horns.
By Ratso
July 10, 2009 9:08 PM | Link to this | Report comment abuse
That ain’t no bull!