Juan de Castilla Suffers Serious Goring in Bayonne
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BayonneS bullfighting event was halted for approximately twenty minutes while medical personnel were mobilized to attend to Juan de Castilla. He was subsequently transported by ambulance to a nearby clinic after sustaining a severe injury during the event – one of the most serious incidents of the season.
the Nature of the Injury
As explained by his lawyer, Jesus Salas, Juan de Castilla suffered “two serious gorings, one of them with two trajectories: a 25 cm trajectory on the posterior face of the left thigh near the buttock, and a second trajectory of 10 cm. The second goring is the most concerning and severe, located near the anus, ascending upwards.” The extent of damage to any vital organs remains unknown at this time.
Other Injuries During the Event
A nurse, Molina Nursing, also sustained injuries during a rough celebration, receiving treatment for bruises after being knocked over. Picador Agustín Moreno González suffered a fractured scaphoid bone.
The Bull’s Performance and Initial Stages
The first bull, presented by Arauz, demonstrated a consistent performance on both sides during the cape work with Juan de Castilla. he charged the horse twice, with the second charge being notably notable.After an initial series of hopeful right passes, the bull began to protest, remaining very short when engaged with the Colombian matador’s crutch.