Morante de la Puebla, a renowned Spanish bullfighter, was gored by a bull in the Maestranza arena in Seville on Sunday, according to multiple reports. The bull's horn perforated his rectum, causing a complex injury. The official medical report detailed a deep wound near the anus, damage to sphincter muscles, and a perforation to the rectal wall.
Surgeons performed an extensive procedure to repair the internal damage, including cleansing the wound, reconstructing tissue, and inserting drainage. Dr. Octavio Mulet, who operated on Morante, stated that the injury was complex due to its location in the anal area and rectum, according to Daily Mail - News. Morante de la Puebla described the goring as the most painful he had ever experienced, adding that he was afraid there would be a lot of blood, but the bleeding was minimal.
It was the most painful goring I've ever had. Wow, it was excruciating. I felt it, searching for blood.
Morante de la Puebla is recovering in Viamed Hospital after being moved out of intensive care. He remains on intravenous treatment and cannot eat for several days. A central line will be inserted for parenteral nutrition. According to Daily Mail - News, Morante de la Puebla said he had a rough night with little sleep but was not in much pain, and he will have to stay without food for a few days. The exact severity of the injury and the expected recovery time remain unclear, as does whether Morante will be able to return to bullfighting. Specific medical complications being monitored have not been disclosed.
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.
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.