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A runaway bull causes panic and three injuries in Collado Villalba

A runaway bull left three injured in Collado Villalba after causing panic among bathers.

Ernesto TafallaErnesto Tafalla· · 2 min read

A bull that escaped from a farm caused chaos on Friday in Collado Villalba, leaving three injured. The swift intervention of the authorities managed to control the situation.

Last Friday, a bull that had escaped from a livestock farm unleashed panic in Collado Villalba, resulting in three injuries and an intense mobilization of emergency services. According to reports from the local Civil Protection chief, Diego Herrera, the animal roamed various areas of the municipality, including zones near the hospital and the municipal pasture. The unexpected presence of the bull alarmed bathers enjoying the sunny day nearby. Authorities received multiple calls alerting them to the situation, which led to the activation of a search operation involving Local Police officers and members of the Civil Guard. During the incident, three people were injured and required immediate medical attention from the emergency services. Fortunately, thanks to the quick action of the Nature Protection Service (Seprona), the bull was finally captured and returned to its farm without further incidents. Such situations are not unprecedented; in 2019, a similar case occurred in another nearby town where loose livestock also caused injuries to several passersby. For those planning to visit Collado Villalba, it is advisable to stay informed about local conditions and avoid areas where livestock activities are taking place to prevent similar incidents.

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