Sunday, July 12, 2015

Raging Bull - Final Final Chapter

Jerry is entering the ring. He is headed
to his right..hard to find..red cap. 
After everyone has entered the ring, they shut it off and let in a young bull (with rubber tips on the horns) to give everyone another chance to "play" . These youngsters will run at anything that moves so there is as much action happening during this part as on the actual run. The runners try to see how close they can get and most end up being flipped and/or stepped on. They leave the bull in the ring for about 10 minutes and then the herders bring in an oxen who finds the young one and has him follow him out of the ring. This entire procedure is repeated five more times so plenty of time for people to get battered and bruised. Two were carried off, one with a broken leg and the other one was knocked out cold.  Yesterday, one of the bulls made it up the first block, turned around and headed back to the corral. Unfortunately, the gate had been closed and he was not a happy camper. He raised all sorts trouble and had everyone scrambling for cover before the herders realized what had happened and rushed back. The bull's name was Curiosity( I kid you not). It is the first time in the history of the run that this has happened and, if my Spanish didn't fail me, I understand they saved him from the evening bullfight. Hey, it was only fair since he is now famous. 
The oxen has come to get the young bull.
 
The bull has someone down and is
starting to maul him...he was rescued.
 


2 comments:

  1. Great pictures ! It looks like a lesson in insanity ! I see lots of men, are there any women runners ?

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  2. I've been waiting to hear about this1 What an experienc, and I'm glad you were smart, but I already know that. Looking forward to seeing you again in San Carlos. What stories you have! Love, Phyllis

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