Overview

• Xabier Eguía was covering Sesma’s patronal fiestas for ETB2’s Quédate when a mozo hauled him to the center of the ring on live television.
• A vaquilla charged, knocked him down, and clipped him again before helpers intervened; he later joked, “Me he jugado el pescuezo,” and appeared unhurt.
• The broadcast showed presenter Leire Torre reacting from the studio as spectators applauded once the reporter got back on his feet.
• Widely shared clips prompted online condemnation of the organizer’s actions, with users calling the stunt inappropriate or potentially criminal.
• The incident came in a week that also saw a 22-year-old torero’s death and TV journalist Alfredo Duro injured, reinforcing wider concerns about oversight and safety.