The bull can be seen rampaging around the arena before the accident (Picture: CEN)

Shocking footage shows the moment a man suffered a fatal injury when he was gored by a charging bull.

Jorge Barrios died after taking part in Colombia’s ‘corralejas’ bullfighting event, which has attracted criticism from animal rights campaigners.

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During the festival, a large number of contestants bait the animal with red capes before dodging out of the way at the last second.

But Barrios, thought to be a construction worker, was not able to move out of the way in time in the arena in Sincelejo.


In the video, which some viewers may find distressing, he is knocked off his feet by the animal as it strikes him with its horns.

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Barrios was knocked off his feet by the animal (Picture: CEN)

Crowds of people immediately flock towards the injured man to help.



Meanwhile, the raging bull continues running around the arena and attacking the other bullfighters.

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Barrios was taken to the University Hospital of Sincelejo, where he died shortly afterwards from his injuries.

Some people who attended the festival said he may have been drunk when he entered the arena.

Critics of the event argue that it is outdated, cruel to the animals, and leaves bullfighters injured every year.