Brazil teenage bull rider is killed by a kick to the head

Brazil teenage bull rider is killed by a kick to the head

A teenage bull rider has died after being kicked in the head, hours after posting an eerie message which appeared to predict his death.

Wanderson Dias de Almeida, 19, suffered the horrific head injuries while riding the beast during a training event on Saturday.

In shocking footage taken in the Rondonia state in Brazil, the raging beast is seen throwing Wanderson to the ground and spinning anti-clockwise - flicking its feet in the air.

Tragic: Wanderson Dias de Almeida, 19, suffered the horrific head injuries while riding the beast during a training event on Saturday

Tragically, Wanderson posted an eerily prophetic message the night before in which he said: 'Today we are here, tomorrow we leave'

The right hind hoof then smashes directly into Wanderson’s head - knocking him to the ground in the rare accident in front of shocked friends.

Wanderson - who had been wearing only a Stetson cowboy hat and padded body protector - was rushed to hospital with blood pouring from his ears but later pronounced dead.

Tragically, Wanderson posted an eerily prophetic message the night before in which he said: 'Today we are here, tomorrow we leave.'

The teenager had dreamed of being known around the world as a bullriding champion

It continued: 'Think about that before you hurt someone. Goodnight.'

Devastated friends and colleagues from the ranch in the rural town of Cerejeiras in Colorado do Oeste paid tribute to the teenager who dreamed of being known around the world as a bull riding champion.

Rayssa Haker said: 'Wanderson loved riding bulls and it was his dream to be a star known all over the world. He died doing what he loved.

Professional bull riders said the the death was a 'rare' accident in the controversial sport, which is hugely popular across Brazil and the United States

Military Police said they had spoken to the owner of the ranch who said that safety measures were adequate

'God found it fair to get him out of this cruel world, he had done his part and brought smiles to everybody around him.'

Daiane Roque Morais said: ''He had a premonition by posting that phrase’'

Lucas Moreira added: 'Today we will be here tomorrow we can leave. I’m sorry, it’s sad, it looks like he had a premonition that God will comfort his family and friends.'

Professional bull riders said the the death was a 'rare' accident in the controversial sport, which is hugely popular across Brazil and the United States.

Friend Rayssa Haker said: 'Wanderson loved riding bulls and it was his dream to be a star known all over the world. He died doing what he loved'

Military Police said they had spoken to the owner of the ranch who said that safety measures were adequate and that Wanderson had worked there doing general farm duties and caring for livestock.

Officer Rodrigo Spica, who is investigating the indicent, said they will look into the death and who may be responsible.

He said: 'A team of experts in bull riding visited the site on Monday to gather more information.

'We will determine whether the safety equipment that was being used was sufficient for what was required.' 

 

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