Wild video shows a raging bull knocking out a Peruvian festival goer with a brutal flying headbutt.
The bull was one of many racing through the streets of the San José fair’s annual “Running of the Bulls” event Monday inspired by the traditional stampedes in Pamplona, Spain.
As other onlookers managed to get out of its way, the bull suddenly took flight — slamming headfirst into Cesar del Rio Ganoza, who was knocked out cold, Peruvian broadcaster Latina Noticias reported.
Esto ocurrió hoy en el balneario de Las Delicias de Trujillo. 🚨#Urgente |
Corrida de toros Durante la Feria de San José, termina en desgracia cuando dos de los toros se salieron de control pic.twitter.com/HqzfByUKrK— Noticias Trujillo (@ntrujillo_pe) March 23, 2026
As other onlookers screamed in horror, several men ran out into the street to aid him and carry him to safety out of shot, video shared on X showed.
Luckily, Ganoza, who is thought to be in his 50s, appeared to escape without serious injury, later sharing a picture of his bandaged face and nose as he recovered in a hospital.
Fellow reveler Gianluca Monterosso Encomenderos, 25, was injured during the stampede and needed 20 stitches in his arm.
Bullfighting and bull runs remain popular in Peru – despite animal rights campaigns to ban the sport.
