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Man, 57, Gored to Death at Ubrique Bull-Running Festival as Town Declares Day of Mourning

The death renewed scrutiny of small-town bull runs over safety and animal welfare.

Runners lead a Jose Escolar bull and steers during the third running of the bulls at the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, northern Spain, July 9, 2016.
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PAMPLONA, SPAIN - JULY 11: Revellers run through La Curva at Estafeta during the San Fermin Running of the Bulls festival on July 11, 2025 in Pamplona, Spain. During the Festival of San Fermín, each morning crowds of people race with six bulls and six steers along a winding course through narrow streets to the city's bullring. Later the same evening, the animals are killed in an evening bullfight or 'corrida' in a tradition dating back to medieval times. The week-long festival also features fireworks, religious processions, folk dancing, concerts and round-the-clock drinking. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The fatal goring occurred around 6:30 p.m. during the Toro del Gayumbo festival’s second release, involving a bull named Mosquetero.
  • Video shows the man attempting to climb railings to escape before being knocked down and gored, then transported to a nearby health center where he died.
  • Ubrique’s town hall confirmed the death, canceled a scheduled fireworks display, and ordered flags on public buildings to fly at half-mast.
  • The victim has not been officially identified, and officials asked residents for calm and respect during the mourning period.
  • Some locals criticized the council for authorizing the event, with the incident cited alongside earlier bull-related fatalities in Spain to press for tighter controls or bans.