25 wounded in bull fighting festival in Columbia

At least 25 people have been gored or injured in annual festival of bull fighting in South Columbia. Columbia's Health Secretary said Huamantlada, which is often compared to the running of the bulls event in Pamplona, takes place every year in this small rural town, leaving several dead and inuring many more in the festival. Secretary health further said most of the injured were out of danger. He said the festival is being held since 150 years in this town while around 20 people lose their lives every year. The festival is a big family event, and mothers sat with tiny babies in the makeshift bleachers that had been put up around the town.  

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