07.10.2024 11:10
Terrible bullfighting accident in Madrid: 27-year-old Peruvian matador Andrés Roca Rey was seriously injured by a bull. Rey was gored and thrown into the air, suffering severe damage to his hip and leg. Having experienced a similar accident in 2016, Rey's condition has reignited discussions about the risks and ethical aspects of bullfighting. His condition is stable, but a long recovery is expected. This incident could impact both the matador's career and the future of the bullfighting tradition in Spain.
In his first performance in Madrid, 27-year-old Peruvian matador Andrés Roca Rey was unexpectedly and brutally injured by a bull. This incident led to him being referred to as "the world's worst matador."
Terrifying moments were captured on camera: Roca Rey was gored by the bull's horns and thrown into the air. After falling into the sand, the bull attacked again while he tried to protect himself. Spectators and other matadors quickly intervened to drive the enraged animal away.
Roca Rey suffered serious injuries to his hip and leg. He was immediately taken to the medical center in the arena and underwent surgery. Doctors stated that the injuries affected his muscles and nerves.
This is not Roca Rey's first accident in his career. He experienced a similar incident in 2016 and was injured by a bull four times that year. These repeated accidents had caused him to question his profession.
Bullfighting is known as a dangerous and controversial tradition. This latest incident has reignited discussions about the risks and ethical aspects of the sport. Animal rights advocates cite such incidents as a reason for banning bullfighting.
Roca Rey's condition has been reported as stable, but a long recovery process is expected. This incident could have significant effects on both the matador's career and the future of the bullfighting tradition in Spain.