Bull runs have claimed 10 lives so far this year

The next time you think of going to watch a bull run in Spain, you might want to know that the sport has claimed 10 lives this year.

Reports say an unidentified man who was in his 40's was struck during a run in Borriol and died afterwards in the hospital, his death led to the cancellation of festivals in the town.

Also last weekend, four men died after being gored by bulls in four different towns, the death of one of such victims - a 55-year old man was caught on video.

Speaking on the tragedy, director of bullfighting magazine "Bous al Carrer", Alberto de Jesus said it was "an inevitability, an accumulation of coincidences, due mainly to the hordes of people who go see the bulls."

Most bull runs are held in August and September when towns hold festivals in honour of patron saints, and in light of the recent casualties, many have responded by boosting safety measures.

The town of Perales de Tajuna, for instance, plans to have five ambulances on standby for its annual bull run on August 30, instead of just two as required by local regulations.

In the same vein, some politicians have urged that public funds not be used for bull runs.

Regardless, bull runs still take place in Spain with thousands trooping out to watch the show so, be careful out there people!