At least three people were injured when a bull jumped a fence and charged the stands at an Oregon rodeo.
Videos shared on social media show the bull, named Party Bus, running through the arena before jumping a fence and trampling through spectators seated near the ring at the 84th Sisters Rodeo in Sisters, about 100 miles east of Eugene. It happened shortly before 10 p.m. Saturday.
Sisters Rodeo Association said in a statement that the rodeo announcer "immediately activated the emergency response plan" as the bull ran through the rodeo grounds back toward the holding pens. Rodeo pickup men contained the bull and moved him into a livestock holding pen.
Three people were injured "as a direct result of the bull," Sisters Rodeo Association said. Another person was believed to be injured as the crowd tried to get away from the bull, according to the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office.
All four people were transported to hospitals for treatment. They were all later released.
"Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with those affected during the bull riding last night. We are grateful to hear that all injured persons are now home," Sisters Rodeo Association said in a statement Sunday. "Thank you to all our fans for their support and assistance, as well as our pickup men, bullfighters, Rodeo Sports Medicine team, stock contractors, volunteers and directors."
The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association said that the incident "reminded us that while rodeo is a highly entertaining sport, on very rare occasions it can also pose some risk." The organization sent its well wishes to the injured and all those impacted by the "frightening" incident.
"PRCA selects only the best pickup men. They are the most highly trained, best horsemen anyone can find, and we are grateful that their training helped to prevent further injuries or loss of life," the organization said.
-With TMX
