Hello everyone! Let’s talk about an incident at the 84th Sisters Rodeo in Oregon that had everyone on edge, quite literally! Over the weekend, a rodeo event turned unexpectedly chaotic when a bull named Party Bus decided to take an unscheduled leap over the fence, causing a bit of mayhem and injuring several people.
It all started on Saturday, June 8, when the rodeo was in full swing. The crowd was enjoying the show, singing along to Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA,” when suddenly, the unexpected happened.
Party Bus, the rodeo bull, jumped the fence and made a break for it. The Sisters Rodeo Association quickly responded with an emergency plan, but not before three people were injured. Two of the victims had to be taken to a local hospital.
The rodeo announcer swiftly activated the emergency response plan, and rodeo professionals managed to corral the bull back to the livestock holding pens. According to a statement from the Sisters Rodeo Association, the bull was secured by the rodeo pickup men and safely placed into a pen.
First responders were on the scene immediately to provide first aid to the injured. The Sisters Rodeo Association emphasized that the safety of their fans is their highest priority, expressing their well-wishes to those affected.
Brian Witt, Vice President of Sisters Rodeo, spoke to Fox News Digital about this “very rare” incident. He noted that it was the first time something like this had happened in the history of the Sisters Rodeo. Witt explained that although such behavior can occur occasionally on farms, it’s highly unusual at a rodeo. He reassured everyone that Party Bus was not intentionally targeting anyone; the bull was just scared and trying to get back to the herd.
In a follow-up message on June 9, the Sisters Rodeo shared that all injured individuals were back home and recovering. Witt praised the quick response of the first responders and cowboys, who managed to control the situation promptly and effectively.
Despite the incident, the final performance of the Sisters Rodeo went ahead as planned on Sunday, June 9. The community’s resilience and dedication to safety ensured that the show could go on without further issues.
So, folks, while rodeos are all about excitement and thrills, this event serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of working with live animals. Here’s to hoping for smoother rides and safer shows in the future. Stay tuned and stay safe!
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As “God Bless the U.S.A.” played in the background, the bull ‘Party Bus’ jumped over the fence to take its anger out on spectators and garbage cans.
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— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) June 10, 2024
