Bulls Charge Crowd During Chaotic Run
Newser • • entertainment
Key Points:
- During the San Fermin festival's bull run in Pamplona, Spain, a runner was seriously injured after being gored in the face, while 12 others sustained less severe injuries.
- Six bulls and accompanying steers charged through crowded narrow streets, causing multiple pileups as runners stumbled on the cobblestones during the 2½-minute, 957-yard run.
- A black bull separated from the group early and struck a runner in the face with its horn, though the exact moment of the goring is unclear.
- Despite the dangers, many runners appeared unaware of the bulls' proximity, often being pushed aside rather than gored by the animals.
- The San Fermin festival, now in its fifth day of eight, has not seen a fatality since 2009, but injuries like gorings and broken bones remain common due to the mix of novice and experienced runners.
