26-01-2025
Crowd Narrowly Escapes Injury After Fighting Bull Jumps Barrier During Event in Mexico City
A crowd was lucky to avoid injury after a bull jumped the barriers during a contest in Mexico City.
The animal leaped over the barriers toward the audience who was seated to watch the first bullfight at the 2025 Anniversary Fair on Jan. 19, ABC News reported.
In a photo posted on the outlet's Instagram page, the bull is seen crashing into a wooden barrier as it attempts to jump toward startled crowd members.
Several people are seen leaning back in their seats and shielding themselves, while one person nearest to the bull leaps from her seat to run away.
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In another image published from the event, the bull appears to fall down on the other side of the barrier within inches of the audience.
No injuries were reported from the incident.
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The mayhem took place during the first bullfight led by Spanish matador Borja Jiménez at the 2025 Anniversary Fair at the José Garfias 'Hechicero' ranch.
Jiménez, 32, posted a photo of himself on Instagram following the bullfight. He was seen standing in the middle of the ranch with his arms raised holding a bunch of flowers in one hand.
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In a clip posted by video creator Michael Film, the bull appeared to be under Jiménez's control during the bullfight as the animal ran into the pink muleta he held while moving around in circles at the ranch.
It is not known whether the clip was shot before or after the bull jumped the barriers.
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