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Bull Goring at Colombian Festival Sparks Animal Rights Debate

8/12/2025

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During the vibrant 'corraleja' festival in Fundación, Colombia, tragedy struck when 35-year-old Yovanis Márquez was gored by a bull while attempting a daring somersault. Initially seeming unharmed, he suddenly collapsed and, despite urgent medical attention, was pronounced dead at the hospital. His tragic fate has ignited a fierce debate over animal rights as the festivities continued unabated.

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During the vibrant 'corraleja' festival in Fundación, Colombia, tragedy struck when 35-year-old Yovanis Márquez was gored by a bull while attempting a daring somersault. Initially seeming unharmed, he suddenly collapsed and, despite urgent medical attention, was pronounced dead at the hospital. His tragic fate has ignited a fierce debate over animal rights as the festivities continued unabated.