Tragic moment matador was gored to death by bull after tripping over his own cape was recorded on camera

Ivan Fandiño, a well-known and experienced Spanish bullfighter, died in a tragic accident during a bullfight in southern France. While performing, he accidentally tripped over his own cape, which caused him to fall right in front of the charging bull. The bull then attacked him, and its horn pierced deep into his body, hitting vital organs like his lungs.

Fandiño was 36 years old at the time and had been a bullfighter for over a decade. He was known for facing particularly dangerous bulls that other fighters often avoided. On the day of the incident, he had already participated in another bullfight before this one.

As the bull ran at him a second time, Fandiño got tangled in his cape and couldn’t move out of the way in time. The bull struck him again, leaving him badly injured. Despite being conscious right after the attack, he was bleeding heavily as fellow bullfighters rushed to help and distracted the bull. As he was being carried away, his last words were said to be, “Hurry up, I’m dying.”

He was taken to the hospital quickly, but sadly, he died from his injuries on the way. Reports later confirmed that he suffered a heart attack due to the trauma. It was a shocking event, as he was the first matador to die in France in nearly 100 years. The last one before him was in 1921.

Fandiño had faced serious injuries before. He was thrown into the air by a bull earlier that same year in Spain, and the year before, he was knocked unconscious during another fight in France. Even with these warnings, he continued to perform.

The incident was caught on video, showing just how sudden and violent the accident was. The bull that attacked him was later killed by another matador, Juan del Alamo, who expressed disbelief over what had happened.

Bullfighting continues to be a controversial tradition, especially in countries like France and Spain, where it’s still legal and considered part of cultural heritage. Despite protests from animal rights groups, efforts to ban the sport have failed in both countries. After Fandiño’s death, he was remembered and honored by the Spanish royal family and the prime minister.