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16th May 2015

Video: Bullfighter in Spain suffers horrific injuries after getting gored in the neck (Graphic content)

Ouch

Conor Heneghan

Be warned, this is not for the squeamish.

Bullfighters know the risks when they step into the arena, but it’s one thing being aware of what might happen and another thing having seriously injury inflicted upon you.

Jiminez Fortes was participating in the San Isidro Bullfight Festival in Madrid on Thursday when he was gored in the neck by a bull and suffered injuries that very nearly cost him his life.

Just to warn you again, do not press play on the video below if you’re the squeamish type…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmpobZylnHk

According to the medical report, Fortes suffered two gore wounds, one five inches deep and the other four inches deep, both of which damaged a number of arteries and veins around his neck.

Fortes was carried away to safety immediately after the incident and underwent life-saving surgery on Thursday evening. He spent the night in intensive care and is believed to be recovering well.

According to El Mundo, Fortes initially wanted to be stitched up so he could return to the ring and kill the bull, but thought better of the idea when he saw the extent of his injuries for himself.

The bull that injured Fortes was later killed by another matador.

Hat-tip to The Telegraph

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