This is the moment a tormented bull exacts some brutal revenge on spectators during a bull running event in Castejon, Spain, yesterday.
With crowds lining the Sarasate de Castejón street to witness the stampede of beasts from the renowned Jose Arriazu de Ablitas ranch, the energy turned dark when one bull came to a sudden stop in the middle of the road.
Surrounded on all sides by baying spectators, the bull appeared confused and tormented with onlookers shouting, waving and banging their hands against the barricades in an attempt to whip the bull back into a frenzy.
But the crowd got more than they bargained for when one particularly impatient spectator took a long wooden stick and attempted to jab the bull in the face.
With a sudden burst of speed, the enraged bovine leapt over the fence, causing pandemonium and sending the audience scrambling in horror to evade its charge.
One unlucky local resident, Fernando Miguel, 61, attempted to evade the cow’s wrath by squeezing himself between the barricades.
He managed to avoid being gored by the bull’s horns, but the sheer force of the passing beast caused him to lose his balance, sending him toppling over backwards.
The back of his head hit the road with a sickening crack, knocking him out cold.
Surrounded on all sides by baying spectators, the bull appeared confused and tormented with onlookers shouting, waving and banging their hands against the barricades in an attempt to whip the bull back into a frenzy
The crowd got more than they bargained for when one particularly impatient spectator took a long wooden stick and attempted to jab the bull in the face
The bull launched over the barricades and caused pandemonium as the spectators ran for their lives
The horrified crowd gasped as Fernando lay motionless on the pavement, before concerned onlookers ran over and swiftly whisked him out of shot.
But Fernando wasn’t the only casualty of the bull’s wrath.
As the beast crashed into the protective barrier, it unleashed an unexpected blow to the gut on 82-year-old Teresa Martínez Pascual, who was also sent crashing to the turf clutching a wounded stomach.
Although her injuries were described as more serious, she was treated by local medics and successfully transported to a nearby hospital in a stable condition for further care.
Fernando meanwhile later regained consciousness and despite having suffered a severe cranial contusion escaped serious injury and was discharged from hospital later that night.
The man who incited the bull’s anger by poking at its face with the stick was unhurt in the incident, his actions having only caused significant injury and pain to his compatriots.
But this was not the first incident involving bulls from the Arriazu de Ablitas farm – around midday on Saturday, another man fell victim to the unpredictable nature of the wild cattle, suffering a blow in the bulls’ confinement area.
Fortunately, his injuries were less severe, and he did not require further medical attention.
Fernando Miguel, 61, was knocked out cold when he tumbled to the floor
Onlookers carried Miguel and another victim out of the road for medical attention
82-year-old Teresa Martínez Pascual, who was also sent crashing to the turf clutching a wounded stomach (seen right)
The adrenaline-fueled tradition of bull running has been an integral part of Spanish culture for centuries.
Rooted in history and folklore, the exhilarating events draw both locals and tourists who seek a thrilling and unforgettable experience – but in recent years the tradition has been widely condemned for its treatment of the bulls, many of whom sustain significant injuries or are killed.
The origins of bull running can be traced back to ancient times when cattle were herded through the streets to marketplaces.
Over time, these humble gatherings evolved into larger-scale celebrations, often associated with religious festivals or local patron saints.
While different regions of Spain have their own variations, the most famous bull running event takes place in Pamplona during the San Fermín festival, which typically runs from July 6-14.
The event attracts thousands of daredevils each year, who sprint alongside the majestic animals and race through narrow, cobbled streets to avoid their horns.
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