The bull drove its horn into Morante de la Puebla's body, perforating his rectum, reports said. The official medical report detailed a deep wound near the anus, with damage to the sphincter muscles and a perforation to the rectal wall. Surgeons performed an extensive procedure to repair the internal damage, including cleansing the wound, reconstructing affected tissue, and inserting drainage to prevent infection. Dr. Octavio Mulet, who operated, said the injury was particularly complex due to its location in the anal area and rectum, requiring a sphincter repair.
Morante de la Puebla remains on intravenous treatment and will be unable to eat for several days as doctors manage the risk of infection, according to reports. A central line is set to be inserted for parenteral nutrition to deliver nutrients directly into his bloodstream. He is expected to remain in hospital for at least a week.
It was the most painful goring I've ever had. Wow, it was excruciating. I felt it, searching for blood.
Morante de la Puebla described the goring as the most painful he has ever had and said it was excruciating, he said. He relaxed after seeing minimal bleeding in the infirmary, but said it hurt terribly. He also described the moment he was struck, saying the bull came out loose, settled in the centre of the ring, and took him out.
Morante de la Puebla had a rough night sleeping very little but was not in much pain, and hopes to get through recovery with patience, he said. He said he has never had a central line inserted before but was told it involves a catheter to a larger vein for better nutrient delivery. He was described as calm, greeting visitors with a tired smile while acknowledging discomfort and fear of significant bleeding.
It was undoubtedly the most painful goring I've suffered in my career. I was in immense pain, and I was also very scared because I saw that the bull had caught me, and I thought I was bleeding a lot. When I got to the infirmary and saw that the bleeding was minimal, I relaxed quite a bit. But it hurt terribly.
Dr. Octavio Mulet ruled out other injuries in the lumbar region, pending further radiological tests. The exact condition and prognosis for Morante de la Puebla's recovery beyond the initial week remain unclear. It is also unknown whether there will be any long-term complications or impacts on his bullfighting career. The specific details of the bull involved, such as its breed or history, have not been disclosed. Official responses from bullfighting authorities or the arena management regarding the incident have not been reported. The timeline for when Morante de la Puebla might be discharged from the hospital or resume normal activities is still being assessed by medical staff.
I had a rough night, sleeping very little, but to be honest, I wasn't in much pain. I'll have to stay like this for a few days, with no food, and I hope I can get through it with a little patience.
The bull came out loose, and when he settled in the centre of the ring, I went for him. He took me out.
I've never had it done, but they say it's with a catheter that reaches a larger vein so the food goes in much better.
I was afraid there would be a lot of blood.