Deadly drama at bull run: man from animal rammed!
Deadly drama at bull run: man from animal rammed!
in the South French community of Générac, which counts around 4,000 inhabitants and is located in the Camargue region, there was a tragic incident during a bull event. A man between the ages of 60 and 70 was fatally injured when he crossed the street after several bulls walked past him. A turning bull rammed the unfortunate viewer, confirmed Mayor Frédéric Touuzellier on the community's Facebook page. OE24.
The incident occurred as part of the patronage festival, during an abrivado, a traditional event, in which bulls of riders are driven through the streets to the arena. After the fatal incident, the mayor called for caution, emphasized the importance of compliance with the safety rules, especially the lingering behind the fences. The bull run in Générac is part of a major discussion about the tradition of bullfighting in France. While some rate the bull fight as a living cultural heritage and national symbol, animal rights activists see a form of cruelty to animals in the practices. The Swiss animal welfare expert Sahra Wehrli describes such events as "a single cruelty to animals" and asks tourists to avoid them. Similar events would not be tolerated in Switzerland based on the Animal Welfare Act.
In France, a ban on bullfights in parliament is currently being discussed. The application is faced with an important debate in Paris and demonstrations are planned by opponents and supporters.
A survey shows that 74 % of the French support a ban on the corRida, while in cities that are shaped by bullfights vote for the preservation of tradition. This illustrates the split opinion in society. In recent years there have been several failed attempts to introduce the bullfighting ban, and the chances of success for the current application are rather low. The discussion about bullfighting and related events is not only limited to France, but also affects regions in Spain and the Basque Country. Here bullfights are partly regarded as part of the cultural heritage, whereby these practices are repeatedly criticized. social debate about bullfighting
survey on public opinion
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