In the images circulating on social media, it is possible to see the animal, which can weigh up to 800 kg, stepping on the chest area of Rafael Silvio Oliveira, 32 years old, who was rescued but did not survive
One Pedestrian died on Sunday (10) after being trampled by a bull during the Votu International Rodeo 2026. Rafael Silvio Oliveira, aged 32, died after being rescued and taken to Santa Casa de Votuporanga, in the interior of São Paulo.
In the images circulating on social media, it is possible to see the animal, which can weigh up to 800 kg, stepping on the assembler’s chest area. He was treated by the competition teams, transferred to the hospital in a mobile ICU, but did not survive.
Yesterday I watched two riding tests. Next Sunday will be the PBR final. Unfortunately, this rider lost his life at the Votuporanga Rodeo.
— COIMBRA20🇧🇷 (@Periploseperi)
Through a note, the city of Votuporanga expressed solidarity with Rafel’s family and friends. The ACR Team of Champions team, of which the pawn was part, also mourned the death on social media. “The ACR Family is in mourning for an athlete, a friend who honored the sport until the end”, says the post.
The event organizers said they received the news with deep regret and offered solidarity to family and friends.
