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69-Year-Old Man Fatally Gored During Bull-Running Festival in Dos Aguas

The tragic incident on Good Friday led to the suspension of all Semana Santa events as the community mourns the loss.

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Imagen de archivo tomada en el Hospital La Fe de Valencia

Overview

  • A 69-year-old man was fatally gored during the Toro en Cuerda festival in Dos Aguas early on Good Friday morning.
  • The man suffered severe injuries, including goring to the thorax and thigh, cranial trauma, and contusions, which led to his death despite emergency medical efforts.
  • He was airlifted by a medicalized helicopter to Hospital La Fe in Valencia, where he underwent surgery but succumbed to his injuries later that morning.
  • The Dos Aguas town council has canceled all Semana Santa activities as a sign of respect and mourning for the victim.
  • The incident has reignited discussions about safety measures and risk management in traditional bull-running festivals in the Valencia region.