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Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Festival turns fatal: Bullfighter gored to death in Colombia during Corraleja festival
Man gored by bull (@PlataformaALTO) A video going viral on social media shows a disturbing incident during Colombia's controversial Corraleja festival, where a 35-year-old bullfighter, Yovanis Marquez, was fatally gored by a bull in front of shocked onlookers in Fundacion, Magdalena. According to the video, Marquez, who was known for his agility and daring manoeuvres in the bullfighting circuit, attempted to leap over the bull but miscalculated and was struck by one of its horns. The video circulating shows the shirtless Marquez being tossed into the air by the animal. 'He stood up as if he was fine, but the blood was flowing. It was only a few seconds before he fell to the ground,' an eyewitness said, as quoted by news outlet Toronto Sun. Marquez seemed disoriented but otherwise unharmed at first, even getting up on his own and running off as onlookers tried to help him. Marquez was rushed to a hospital but was declared dead on arrival. Animal rights group Plataforma ALTO shared the video online, saying, 'The man passed away yesterday after being gored by an injured bull, in an act of self-defense, during the 'festivities' of the municipality.' The incident comes amidst growing backlash against such events. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 20 Pieces of Clothing you should Ditch over 40 Learn More Undo Colombia passed a law in 2024 banning bullfighting, but it will only come into effect in 2027. Activists are now calling for an immediate ban on Corralejas as well. 'It is time to also say: NO MORE CORRALEJAS! Yes to prohibition, no to 'regulations,'' the group added.
NDTV
5 days ago
- NDTV
On Camera: Bullfighter, 35, Killed After Taunting Animal At Packed Festival In Colombia
A video going viral online has captured the terrifying moment a man was fatally gored to death after taunting a bull in Colombia. According to The Daily Mail, the incident occurred at a bullfighting festival on Saturday in the Colombian town of Fundacion. The victim, 35-year-old Yovanis Marquez, was among several members of the public participating in the traditional "corraleja" festival. The footage captures the bull charging and tossing him into the air with its horns, causing fatal injuries. The video showed the 35-year-old running toward the bull and trying to execute a somersault. But the bull suddenly lunged forward and struck him with one of its horns. As spectators scrambled in horror, the animal attacked Mr Marquez again, driving a horn into him and flipping him over. Onlookers rushed to help and managed to lead him to safety, but he later succumbed to his injuries, the outlet reported. "The man passed away yesterday after being gored by an injured bull, in an act of self-defence, during the 'festivities' of the municipality," said Colombian animal rights group Plataforma ALTO, which shared video of the attack on social media. Este es el momento en que un hombre identificado como Yovani Romo fue alcanzado por un toro en las corralejas de Fundación, Magdalena. El hombre falleció ayer tras ser corneado por un toro malherido, en un acto de defensa propia, en medio de las "fiestas" del municipio. El año… — Plataforma ALTO (@PlataformaALTO) August 10, 2025 Speaking to a local media outlet, one spectator said that the 35-year-old appeared to be alright immediately after the initial impact. "He stood up as if he was fine, but the blood was flowing. It was only a few seconds before he fell to the ground," they said. Mr Marquez was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival, per the outlet. Corraleja is a type of bullfighting festival popular in Colombia. Unlike traditional Spanish-style bullfights, corralejas involve the public actively participating in the ring with the bulls. These events are illegal in most countries but remains legal in most of Spain, Portugal and France. In Colombia, Congress passed the bill to ban bullfighting from 2027 last year. It allowed for a three-year transition period so that businesses tied to bullfighting could be offered help in finding alternative incomes.
Toronto Sun
5 days ago
- Toronto Sun
GORED TO DEATH: Bull kills man who taunted the animal in Colombia
Bullfighter Yovanis Marquez being upended by bull after he taunted the animal and tried to leap over it. Photo by Plataforma ALTO / X WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account A bullfighter was fatally gored by a bull in front of horrified onlookers after he taunted an animal at a controversial festival in Colombia. The victim, Yovanis Marquez, 35, was among the crowd which participated in the 'corraleja,' or bullfighting festival, in Fundacion, a small town in the northern region of Magdalena. Disturbing video posted to social media shows a shirtless Marquez charging at the beast before trying to leap over it. However, the man miscalculated the jump and instead is seen getting struck by one of the bull's horns and is tossed in the air by the animal. Marquez initially appeared fine but dazed, even standing up on his own and running away as bystanders tried to help him. 'He stood up as if he was fine, but the blood was flowing. It was only a few seconds before he fell to the ground,' one eyewitness told El Tiempo . Marquez was rushed to hospital but he arrived without vital signs and was declared dead, according to the outlet. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Marquez was known for his speed and skill in dealing with bulls, and he was widely known on the bullfighting circuit for his daring manoeuvres and success at dodging charges, the outlet reported. Colombian animal rights group Plataforma ALTO, shared video of the attack on social media. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Este es el momento en que un hombre identificado como Yovani Romo fue alcanzado por un toro en las corralejas de Fundación, hombre falleció ayer tras ser corneado por un toro malherido, en un acto de defensa propia, en medio de las "fiestas" del municipio. El año… — Plataforma ALTO (@PlataformaALTO) August 10, 2025 'The man passed away yesterday after being gored by an injured bull, in an act of self-defense, during the 'festivities' of the municipality.' The group noted: 'Last year, in Colombia, the 'No más Olé' law, authored by Sen. Esmeralda Hernández, was passed, banning bullfights throughout the country.' Read More They added: 'It is time to also say: NO MORE CORRALEJAS! Yes to prohibition, no to 'regulations.'' The law banning bullfighting was passed by Colombia's parliament in 2024 but won't come into effect until 2027. Toronto Blue Jays Canada Toronto Blue Jays World Sunshine Girls
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Caught on camera: Crowd watches in horror as bullfighter is killed after taunting bull
A frightening clip captured a bullfighter being gored to death in front of a terrified crowd in Colombia after he taunted the animal during a festival. He was seen trying to leap over the bull but didn't clear the jump and got attacked multiple times.(X/@PlataformaALTO) 35-year-old Yovanis Marquez was participating in Saturday's bullfighting festival in the small Colombian town of Fundacion when he was killed, with video capturing the moment the bull's horns sent him flying into the air. In the 'corraleja" or bullfighting festival, he was seen trying to leap over the bull but didn't clear the jump and got attacked multiple times by the bull as spectators screamed. He was helped to his feet and led to safety by onlookers, but he later died from his injuries, local media said. 'He stood up as if he was fine, but the blood was flowing. It was only a few seconds before he fell to the ground,' one eyewitness told media outlet El Tiempo. After being rushed to a nearby hospital, he was declared dead on arrival. 'The man passed away yesterday after being gored by an injured bull, in an act of self-defence, during the 'festivities' of the municipality,' said Colombian animal rights group Plataforma ALTO, which shared video of the attack on social media. Corralejas, a long-standing tradition in parts of Colombia, features bullfighters engaging in daring challenges before large crowds. In recent years, however, these events have faced growing criticism, with many viewing them as outdated spectacles that involve animal cruelty and endanger human lives. Although Colombia's parliament passed a law banning bullfighting last year, the measure will not be fully implemented until 2027.
