Man Dies After Being Attacked by Fighting Cock He Released
A man lost his life after being the first target and was struck by the blade of the fighting cock he had released.
Cockfighting is a blood sport where two roosters, also known as cocks, are placed in a ring to fight each other. This event is often organized as a form of gambling or entertainment. The roosters, which are specially trained for fighting, have blades or spurs attached to their legs to make the fight more intense and deadly.
It is illegal in many places due to concerns about animal cruelty and the violence associated with the sport. However, it is still practiced in some areas, often in informal or underground settings. The fights can be very dangerous for the birds, and they often result in serious injuries or death.
Recently, a man identified as 42-year-old Ruel dies during a cockfighting event in Marikina City. He was involved in cockfighting as a side job to earn extra income. His job was to release fighting cocks into the arena, a task that helped support his sick mother.
Ruel often handled the fighting cocks of his neighbor, Sonny Vargas. Vargas owned a particularly aggressive cock known for its fierce nature. Ruel was known for his ability to handle this aggressive bird, which had won several matches under his care.
The tradition in cockfighting circles is that the same person should handle a winning cock in future matches.
Last June, while Ruel was preparing to release Vargas’s prized cock into the arena, something went terribly wrong. Instead of the rival bird attacking, Ruel was the first to be targeted. The bird’s sharp blade, known as a “tari,” struck Ruel’s leg, cutting through a vein and causing severe bleeding.
Despite the severe injury, the cockfight continued as Ruel’s colleagues were unable to handle the birds. Tragically, the aggressive cock that Ruel had released was also killed by the opposing bird.
Meanwhile, Ruel, who was losing a lot of blood, was rushed to the hospital. Unfortunately, he passed away from his injuries. The incident raises concerns about safety at cockfighting events.
In another report, a Mayor, 200 other sabungeros arrested in Romblon over illegal cockfight
The social media users expressed their reactions to the incident:
