Three individuals, including a sheriff’s officer, were hurt after a bull broke free from its arena and rushed over the event grounds during a rodeo in Sisters, Oregon, on Saturday. The incident caused panic, according to officials.
First responders reported that two persons were taken to the hospital with injuries.
The incident happened on Saturday night at Sisters Rodeo during the last phase of the bull-riding competition, about 10 p.m. PT.
A statement from Sisters Rodeo stated that the bull, which was competing at the event, leaped the arena fence and raced through the grounds, returning to the cattle holding pens.
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A rodeo participant was twice lifted off the ground by the bull, as seen in footage from the incident that was posted on social media.
Regarding the attendee’s current state, nothing was known.
“Rodeo livestock professionals quickly responded to safely contain the bull,” event organizers stated. “It was secured next to the livestock holding pens by our rodeo pickup men and immediately placed into a pen.”
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According to Lt. Jayson Janes of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s office, the sheriff’s officer ran after the escaping bull and sustained a minor injury. How the third person was hurt in the brawl was unknown.
The event organizers stated that first aid and care were provided promptly by the Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD, Cloverdale RFPD, rodeo staff, and local law enforcement in addition to the Rodeo Sports Medical Team.
On Sunday, Sisters Rodeo went forward as anticipated with its programs.
