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An apprentice bullfighter who was badly gored in Madrid’s famed Las Ventas bullring is recovering well and his life is not in any immediate danger, a doctor said.
Daniel Garcia Navarrete, 23, suffered wounds to the neck, collarbone and right thigh, said doctor Maximo Garcia Padros.
Video images showed Garcia Navarrete preparing to kill the bloodied bull with a sword in Sunday’s fight when the beast attacked him head on and tossed and gored him repeatedly before helpers could distract the animal and carry the matador away for treatment.
Dr Garcia Padros said that barring complications, Garcia Navarrete could be released from hospital within a week.
The doctor said it is too early to say when Garcia Navarrete would be able to perform in the ring again.