At least six people, including a US citizen, were injured during the second bull hunt in Pamplona, northern Spain. In addition, one of the bulls broke part of its horn during the wild chase.
The injured runners mainly suffered bruises, says a spokeswoman for the city hospital. They fell on the pavement of the old city, even though it has been sprayed with anti-slip agent for years. One of the six fighting bulls also landed on the pavement, but got up again.
Six people were injured during the first bull hunt over the weekend, including a jogger with a head injury. The festival in honor of the city’s saint San Fermín began Saturday and ends next Sunday (see video above). Every day from 8 a.m., six fighting bulls weighing around 600 kilograms are led through the narrow streets of the old town to the main bullring. They are led by tame lead oxen.
Shows of courage by young men
Animal rights activists have long protested against the traditional event, which has existed since 1591. Despite all the criticism, the festival attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world. Every year, dozens of runners are injured during the courage tests of the predominantly young men. Since 1924, there have been sixteen fatalities, the last in 2009. The animals are killed in the evening during bullfights.
Source: Krone
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