In a horrendous set of circumstances, a man has lost his life. While this comes with the sport, it is obviously never expected. But I'm sure for those who participate, it's never far from the mind. A 20-year-old rodeo rider died during a competition. In what is surely one of the worst ways a human can. All we can do is send thoughts and prayers to his loved ones and the community.
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Rodeo Star Trampled By A Bull
No, you didn't read that subheader wrong; it is exactly as brutal as it sounds.
20-year-old Jose Silva was the man who died. On Saturday, he mounted a bull for all of four seconds before getting thrown off. It was at a rodeo competition in the city of Nova Ubirta. The Brazilian was obviously trying to stay mounted, and upon failing, got his head stomped on. The Daily Mail UK has the video on its page.
As he lay motionless on the ground, four cowboys rushed over to protect him from the rampaging creature. (Obviously, all of the damage had been done at that point, but still a kind gesture.)
He was later treated by paramedics who arrived on the scene before being rushed to an urgent care facility. Unfortunately, his injuries were too extensive, and the urgent care is where he ultimately passed.
The young man was almost 21. His birthday was the following day.
How Did Such A Tragic Event Occur?
How does any event take place? By freak accident.
The rodeo was put on by Arena Dream Team, and in conjunction with the Mato Grosso Civil Police, they have confirmed Silva was wearing all the correct protective gear. They've also released a statement saying, "The Dream Team lost more than a competitor, it lost a friend, a brother in the arena."
He was already an up-and-coming star in the sport. Actually, just recently celebrating a pair of bull riding championships.
He had also filmed a video just hours before the competition on Saturday. In the video, he talked about his dreams to achieve a third title. When talking about his dreams, he said, "If God allowed you to dream, believe He will do it."
May the rider rest in peace.
