Rodeo rider dies after being crushed by bull which tossed him around 'like a rag doll'

This is the shocking moment a 28-year-old rodeo rider died after being crushed by a bucking bull which fell on top of him and tossed him around 'like a rag doll'.



Jason Gustavo Artavia Vasquez was tragically killed in Upala, Alajuela, Costa Rica.



Disturbing footage of the horrific incident shows the man enjoying riding the bull as it bucks and jumps in the arena seconds before tragedy struck.



MirrorOnline has edited the footage as what happens next is too horrific to show.



The animal loses its balance and falls on its side, trapping the rider underneath its heavy body - and the rider stops moving.



It scrambled to its feet with the unconscious mounted rider being tossed around 'like a rag doll'.