Dinwiddie, VA – A bull-running event inspired by the traditional Spanish spectacle is making its U.S. debut.
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The Great Bull Run held its first of several events Saturday at a drag-racing strip in Virginia.
Organizers said about 12,000 attended the event, including spectators, and that one minor injury occurred on the final run.
The event is inspired by the annual running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain. Some have criticized the treatment of bulls in the runs. Wayne Pacelle of the Humane Society of the United States says he’s attending the Virginia event to ensure there’s no mistreatment.
Organizers have said they’re partnering with ranches who supply the bulls and veterinarians to monitor their health.
Later events are planned for Texas, Florida, California, Minnesota, Illinois and Pennsylvania.
I’m more worried about the mistreatment of humans by the bulls. Please tell me waivers were signed.
PETA! Where is PETA?
This is humane?
Of course not.
I’ve been to the one in Pamplona, and it is fun! Virginia is not far from me and if they had it on a Sunday or during Chol Hamoed, who knows, I might be tempted. Kids would love it!
Right or wrong, America is not a forgotten Nation. I thought that the idea of running bulls in Pamplona was because after the Spanish Inquisition, Spain is essentially forgotten to change.