Bullfighter Fatally Gored by Bull in Spain During Live TV Broadcast
Two men were killed by bulls during bullfighting events in Spain on Saturday, according to multiple reports.
One was professional bullfighter Victor Barrio, whose tragic death occurred in front of live spectators and television viewers during a competition in Teruel on Saturday afternoon, according to Reuters. The 29-year-old was killed when the bull's horn fatally pierced his chest, the BBC reported.
Barrio started as an apprentice bullfighter at Madrid's Las Ventas in 2010, according to the Las Ventas website. His death marks the first Spanish bullfighter to die in a ring since 2000, according to Reuters. The BBC confirmed, saying the last matador to die in a bullfight in Spain was Jose "Yiyo" Cubero in 1985.
Another Spanish man was killed during the famous running of the bulls in Pamplona at the age of 28. One bull's horn pierced his lung and heart while he was trying to come to another runner's aid. This man is the second person in two years to die during this specific event.
In addition to the Spanish man who died, three Americans and one Canadian man were gored during the bull run, which spans several days. The four men are reportedly expected to survive their injuries.
