21.04.2026 17:43
Spain's famous matador Jose Antonio Morante Camacho suffered a serious accident in a bullfight, resulting in a torn rectum. His condition is stable after a 2-hour surgery.
One of Spain's most famous matadors, known as "The King of Bulls," Jose Antonio Morante Camacho, experienced the most horrific accident of his career. The show at the historic arena in Seville suddenly turned into a scene of chaos.
The 46-year-old experienced matador made a critical mistake while facing the fourth bull. Trying to control the bull, which was trapped in the corner known as the "deadly point" of the arena, Camacho found himself defenseless when he was unable to execute the expected maneuver. In those moments, the bull, blinded with rage, gored the famous matador with its sharp horn, lifting him into the air from his rectal area.
Rectum Torn: 2-Hour Battle for Life
The matador, collapsing to the ground in pain and covered in blood within seconds, was rushed out of the arena by his colleagues. Camacho was urgently taken to the hospital, where he underwent a critical two-hour surgery under general anesthesia.
In a statement from the hospital, it was noted that the intervention was successful, but due to the severity of the injury, treatment would continue in the intensive care unit. Specialist doctors stated that all necessary procedures for repairing the tissue damage had been carried out.
This tragic accident has once again brought to the forefront the safety measures in bullfighting in Spain and the risks faced by matadors. The sports world and local authorities emphasize the need to improve emergency intervention protocols in arenas.
While Camacho's health status is being closely monitored, his fans and colleagues are sending support messages for the famous figure to recover as soon as possible. It was announced that the matador would continue to rest during the treatment process and that his condition is expected to stabilize.