Were you happy to see the bull run come to the valley? The Arizona Republic says Get bull runs out of town

 

Running of the Bulls participant gets startled as a bull runs by him, Oct. 15, 2011, in Cave Creek, Ariz. / Darryl Webb:AP

By Philip Haldiman

The Arizona Republic

Cave Creek Mayor Vincent Francia will ask town officials to evaluate whether an annual “running of the bulls” should be allowed to continue in the town after several people were injured during the latest event last weekend.

Two thrill seekers were taken with serious injuries to the hospital during the event on Saturday.

At least six others were treated for minor injuries.

Francia has asked staff to evaluate whether the town can prevent the event from happening next year.

Statement by RLG attorney Adam Trenk, former Cave Creek councilman:

If events like the Running of the Bulls are banned, the only thing trampled will be private property rights. I am saddened by reports of injuries and of course hope all heal quickly, but adrenaline enthusiasts and thrill seekers made conscious decisions to accept the risk and participate in the vent.  Unlike Spain’s famous running of the bulls, no bulls were slaughtered in bull fights following the sprint in Cave Creek.  All who partook had fun.  2500 people in town is 2500 more people than would have visited the commercial core of Cave Creek on that day.  The Town’s merchants deserve the opportunity to capitalize on the Cave Creek’s character in this way.    Let’s learn from the event and be better prepared next time instead of over reacting.  Any “ban” is a slippery slope, next thing you know the bull riding at the Buffalo Chip will be banned, and then the Cave Creek Bike Festival, all because of a few bumps and bruises.

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