Dad of Two Killed by Bull Rampaging Through Festival

A night of celebration turned into pure nightmare fuel in southern Spain after a 30-year-old father was brutally gored to death during a chaotic bull-running event locals chillingly call the “street of hell.”

Santiago Barrero San Roman was taking part in the annual San Marcos festivities in the town of Beas de Segura when the terrifying attack unfolded Friday evening. What started as a traditional spectacle quickly spiraled into horror as a raging bull locked onto Roman in the narrow Calle Palomares — a stretch infamous for its dangerous runs.

Shocking footage captured the moment Roman tried to take cover behind a barrier, crouching near a barrel as the animal charged wildly through the packed street. In seconds, the situation turned deadly. The bull thrashed, hooked him with its horns, and violently tossed him into the air.

Witnesses watched in horror as Roman was dragged along the ground, desperately trying to escape while the animal continued its relentless assault. Panic erupted as bystanders scrambled for safety. Several men rushed in, attempting to distract the bull, while others yanked on a rope tied to the animal — but nothing could stop the frenzy.

The bull rammed Roman into a wooden fence and continued to gore him, reportedly piercing his torso and ribs. He was eventually pulled away and rushed to a nearby hospital, but despite desperate efforts by medics, he died roughly an hour later.

Roman, a local fighting bull breeder, was part of a new generation in Spain’s bullfighting world. He had recently launched his own project tied to the well-known Torrestrella ranch and was working to expand a herd he inherited from his family. Friends say he grew up immersed in rural life, learning the trade alongside his father and grandfather.

Now, he leaves behind a pregnant wife and a young child — a devastating loss that has shaken the tight-knit community.

Festival organizers, the Hermandad de San Marcos, released a statement expressing “deep sorrow” and offering condolences to Roman’s family. Despite the tragedy, the multi-day festival continued, with a moment of silence held in his honor.

The fatal incident comes just days after another gruesome bull encounter rocked Spain. Legendary matador Morante de la Puebla was severely injured in Seville after a bull gored him during a performance at the packed Maestranza arena.

In that shocking moment, the animal ignored his cape and charged straight into him, striking from behind and driving its horn into his body, causing a serious internal injury. He was rushed into emergency surgery and later described the ordeal as “the most painful goring” of his career.

As Spain’s controversial bull-running traditions continue to draw thrill-seekers, this latest tragedy is a grim reminder of just how quickly the spectacle can turn deadly.