Five injured in Spain’s Pamplona running of the bulls

On Saturday, the massive bulls belonging to the Dolores Aguirre breeding ranch
raced from a holding pen on the outskirts of town, where they spent the
night before the run, along a 849-metre course to the ring in 2 minutes, 53
seconds, a relatively slow time.

The last bull in the pack became disoriented and charged into the ring several
seconds after the leaders. Once in the bullring it caused panic as it chased
several runners around before being coaxed into the safety of stables by
cape waving attendants.

Runners are knocked down by steers at the entrance to the bullring during
the first running of the bulls of the San Fermin festival in Pamplona
(REUTERS)

“Running with the bulls was the best experience I’ve had, so much
adrenaline,” said Mark Martinez, 27, a student from Los Angeles,
California, who said he was in Spain on a 10-day vacation.

“I couldn’t touch the horns, I might try that tomorrow,” he said,
clearly oblivious to a basic rule of the centuries-old fiesta that runners
should never touch the ornery animals that can weigh some 500-plus kilogram
(1,100-pounds).

“Spain is different to anything I’ve experienced before,” said
Michael Arraztoa, 25, from Bakersfield, California. He said his dad was from
originally from Irurita, not far from Pamplona, and that he too was over on
summer vacation.

The 8 am runs take place daily until July 14 with each charge broadcast on
state television. And then, on the afternoon of each day, the same bulls
face matadors in the ring.

Views: 0

You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed.

Leave a Reply

Powered by WordPress | Designed by: Premium WordPress Themes | Thanks to Themes Gallery, Bromoney and Wordpress Themes