The tranquility of a typical rodeo evening turned to chaos when a bull named Party Bus vaulted over a seven-foot fence, sending the crowd at Oregon’s 84th Sisters Rodeo into disarray. The bull’s unexpected leap coincided with the crowd singing Lee Greenwood’s God Bless the U.S.A..
Danielle Smithers, among many spectators with cellphones raised in celebration, noted, About 30 seconds into it, I stopped and I looked at it, and I thought to myself, ‘this is just too beautiful not to have a video.’
Moments later, that serene scene grew nightmarish as Party Bus ran rampant through the concession area.
Bull’s Rampage Injures Several
The Sisters Rodeo Association later issued a statement acknowledging that three individuals sustained injuries as a direct result of the bull. Two were transported to a local hospital. A police officer also suffered minor injuries while attempting to contain the situation.
Witnesses Relive the Horrifying Moment
Eyewitness accounts vividly describe the moment Party Bus escaped. Leslie Lange remarked, We’re going to take him home, buck him again, do some training with him, and try to never put him in that situation again.
Organizer’s Immediate Response
Sisters Rodeo, known for gathering top-tier cowboys from across the nation, saw quick action from their security team. The rogue buck was restrained properly within minutes, securing it next to livestock holding pens.
A Melodic Irony
The evening’s turmoil came as Greenwood’s famed anthem provided an ironically patriotic soundtrack. Written back in 1983 aboard his tour bus, ‘God Bless the USA’ went far beyond what Greenwood expected when he wrote it.
Concessions Area Havoc
The havoc caused by Party Bus charging through onlookers resulted in chaotic scenes broadcasted on social media. Videos showed one individual being violently tossed into the air by the stressed animal.
Sisters Rodeo’s Statement of Concern
The Sisters Rodeo Association expressed their deep regrets stating, We wish the best to all affected. The safety of our fans is our highest priority and we appreciate their support.
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