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ETB Reporter Knocked Down by Vaquilla During Live Sesma Festival Broadcast

The viral clip sharpened scrutiny of mozos' conduct at traditional livestock fiestas.

Overview

  • Xabier Eguía of ETB2's Quédate was covering Sesma's patronal fiestas when a mozo dragged him into the arena and a vaquilla knocked him to the ground on live TV.
  • The reporter quickly stood up without serious injury and quipped on air, later receiving applause from spectators in the plaza.
  • Video of the incident spread widely on social media, where many users criticized the decision to pull an inexperienced reporter into the ring.
  • Reports describe no formal complaint or official action by authorities or the broadcaster as of the latest coverage.
  • Outlets placed the episode within a week of other festival-related injuries and a recent bullfighting death, intensifying debate over safety at such events.