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Pierced Bullfighter in Intensive Care

One famous matador in Spain was in stable condition in intensive care after being pierced during a bullfight in Mexico. A video was captured during the bullfight shows Jose Tomas being carried out from the ring. He was badly bleeding after he was tossed for several times. A matador or torero is the main performer in bullfighting events in Spain, some Spanish-speaking countries and France. It is a dangerous activity since it requires a concentration, bravery and a huge amount of luck. Tomas needed reconstructive surgery to his femoral artery and vein after the bull’s long thorns hit and tore him through his leg. Tomas’s condition was very delicate but luckily he was no longer in fear for his life. Pierced Bullfighter in Intensive Care is a post from: Daily World Buzz Continue reading

Jose Tomas: Star Bullfighter Was Badly Gored in Mexico

One of the Spain’s top bullfighters, Jose Tomas, was badly gored during a fight in Mexico. The matador is now in serious condition and was brought to the hospital after losing several liters of blood. During the Saturday’s fight in Aguascalientes, he acquired a 4-inch (10cm) tear to the groin when Navegante, a 1,100 pound (500kg) bull, pierced him. The injury had punctured one of Tomas’ veins and an artery. He was immediately operated at the scene. Tomas, 34, was profusely bleeding which made the officials appeal over loudspeaker for compatible donors from the crowd. Tomas has a rare blood type A+. He has undergone a surgery that lasted for a number of hours. Jose Tomas: Star Bullfighter Was Badly Gored in Mexico is a post from: Daily World Buzz Continue reading