Pamplona's Running of the Bulls 2012

Revelers run beside a Cebada Gago ranch fighting bull along Estafeta street on the third day of the San Fermin "Running of the Bulls" on July 9, 2012 in Pamplona, Spain.

A reveler is tossed by one cow in the bull ring, at the end of third running of the bulls at the San Fermin fiestas, in Pamplona northern Spain, Monday, July 9, 2012.

A reveler is tossed by a bull in the bull ring, at the end of third running of the bulls at the San Fermin fiestas, in Pamplona northern Spain, Monday, July 9, 2012.

A cow jumps over revelers on the bull ring, at the end of third running of the bulls at the San Fermin fiestas, in Pamplona northern Spain, Monday, July 9, 2012.

A Toro del Fuego, flaming bull, is run through the streets of Pamplona on the second day of the San Fermin running of the bulls on July 8, 2012 in Pamplona, Spain.

Revelers run on the Estafeta corner as a fighting bull from Miura ranch go on the way during the second running of the bulls at the San Fermin fiestas, in Pamplona, Spain, Sunday, July 8, 2012.

A cow jumps over revelers in a bullring during the second running of the bulls at the San Fermin fiestas, in Pamplona, Spain, Sunday, July 8, 2012.

A Miura fighting bull collides with runners along the Estafeta Street on the second day of the San Fermin "Running of the Bulls" on July 8, 2012 in Pamplona, Spain. Pamplona's famous Fiesta de San Fermin, which involves the running of the bulls through the historic heart of Pamplona for eight days starting July 7th, was made famous by the 1926 novel of Ernest Hemingway, "The Sun Also Rises."

People look at from balconies revelers run on the Estafeta corner during the second running of the bulls at the San Fermin fiestas, in Pamplona, Spain, Sunday, July 8, 2012.

A fighting bull from Miura ranch passes over revelers as they go on the way during the second running of the bulls at the San Fermin fiestas, in Pamplona, Spain, Sunday, July 8, 2012.

People run with bulls along Estafeta Street during the San Fermin "Running of the Bulls" on July 8, 2012 in Pamplona, Spain.

A dog wearing a San Fermin handkerchief looks down from a balcony at runners waiting for the the Miura fighting bulls in Estafeta Street on July 8, 2012 in Pamplona, Spain.

A bull jumps over revelers in a bullring during the second running of the bulls at the San Fermin fiestas, in Pamplona, Spain, Sunday, July 8, 2012.

A reveler is tossed by a Dolores Aguirre Yabarra ranch fighting bull during the running of the bulls of the San Fermin festival, in Pamplona Spain, Saturday, July 7, 2012.

One elderly thrill-seeker was gored in a leg and five others slightly injured as thousands of adrenaline-fueled runners raced ahead of six fighting bulls in the streets of the northern Spanish city of Pamplona, in the first day of the annual Running of the Bulls of the San Fermin festival, officials said Saturday.

Runners, in traditional white clothing and red kerchiefs around their necks, tripped over each other or fell in the mad daredevil annual rush along early morning dew-moistened slippery streets to the city's bull ring.

Runners make their way into the bull ring on the first day of the San Fermin Running of the Bulls on July 7, 2012 in Pamplona, Spain. Pamplona's famous Fiesta de San Fermin, which involves the running of the bulls through the historic heart of Pamplona for eight days starting July 7th, was made famous by the 1926 novel of American writer Ernest Hemmingway called "The Sun Also Rises."

Revelers run on the Estafeta corner ahead of Dolores Aguirre Yabarra ranch bulls during the first running of the bulls at the San Fermin fiestas, in Pamplona northern Spain, Saturday, July 7, 2012.

"Running with the bulls was the best experience I've had, so much adrenaline," said Mark Martinez, 27, a student from Los Angeles, California, who said he was in Spain on a 10-day vacation. "I couldn't touch the horns, I might try that tomorrow," he said.

Serious runners, referred to by the cognoscenti of the fiesta as "los divinos" — the divine ones — because of their ability to survive close brushes with death, would never attempt to touch the animals.

Doctors and paramedics give assistance to a reveler after a Dolores Aguirre Yabarra ranch fighting bull tossed him during the running of the bulls of the San Fermin festival, in Pamplona Spain, Saturday, July 7, 2012.

Revelers on the Estafeta corner run with Dolores Aguirre Yabarra ranch bulls during the first running of the bulls at the San Fermin fiestas, in Pamplona, Spain, Saturday, July 7, 2012. The San Fermin running of the bulls festival became world famous with the publication of Ernest Hemingway's 1926 novel "The Sun Also Rises." It is also known around the world for its wild all-night street parties which commemorate the city's patron saint.

A reveler is tossed by a Dolores Aguirre Yabarra ranch fighting bull during the running of the bulls of the San Fermin festival, in Pamplona Spain, Saturday, July 7, 2012.

The ornery beasts used in this centuries-old fiesta can weigh some 1,100-pounds and have killed 15 people since record keeping began in 1924.

A reveler is tossed, left, by a Dolores Aguirre Yabarra ranch fighting bull during the running of the bulls of the San Fermin festival, in Pamplona Spain, Saturday, July 7, 2012.

The 8 a.m. runs take place daily until July 14, with each charge broadcast on state television.

And then, on the afternoon of each day, the same bulls face matadors in the ring...

Spanish mounted bullfighter Pablo Hermoso de Mendoza, during a horseback bullfight at San Fermin Fiestas, in Pamplona, northern Spain, Friday, July 6, 2012.

Spanish bullfighter Roberto Armendariz, in front of a bull during a horseback bullfight, at San Fermin Fiestas, in Pamplona, Spain, Friday, July 6, 2012.

Revelers hold up red scarves during the "Chupinazo," the official opening of the 2012 San Fermin fiestas, Friday, July 6, 2012 in Pamplona, Spain. Revelers from around the world kick off the San Fermin festival with a messy party in the Pamplona town square, one day before the first of eight days of the running of the bulls.

A bull toy is seen as revelers hold up traditional red neckties while tens of thousands of people packed Pamplona's main square in Pamplona, northern Spain, Friday, July 6, 2012 to celebrate the start of Spain's most famous bull-running festival with the annual launch of the "chupinazo" rocket. Perhaps best glorified by Ernest Hemingway's 1926 novel "The Sun Also Rises," the San Fermin festival is known around the world for the daily running of the bulls.

Revelers hold up their red handkerchiefs during the opening day, or "Chupinazo," of the San Fermin Running of the Bulls fiesta on July 6, 2012 in Pamplona, Spain. Pamplona's famous Fiesta de San Fermin, which involves the running of the bulls through the historic heart of Pamplona for eight days starting July 7th, was made famous by the 1926 novel of U.S. writer Ernest Hemingway called "The Sun Also Rises."

Revelers celebrate during the "Chupinazo," the official opening of the 2012 San Fermin fiestas, Friday, July 6, 2012 in Pamplona, Spain. Revelers from around the world kicked off the San Fermin festival with a messy party in the Pamplona town square, one day before the first of eight days of the running of the bulls.

Revelers are sprayed with water after the "Chupinazo," the official opening of the 2012 San Fermin fiestas, Friday, July 6, 2012 in Pamplona, Spain. Revelers from around the world kicked off the San Fermin festival with a messy party in the Pamplona town square, one day before the first of eight days of the running of the bulls.

With their bodies covered in paint, members of the animal rights groups PETA and Anima Naturalis stage a protest against bullfighting in front of Pamplona's Town Hall, July 5, 2012, ahead of the San Fermin Festivities. The festival is a symbol of Spanish culture that attracts thousands of tourists to watch the bull runs despite heavy condemnation from animal rights activists.

Members of the animal rights groups PETA and Anima Naturalis spell out the words "Stop Bullfights" with their paint-covered bodies during a protest in front of the Town Hall in Pamplona, Spain, July 5, 2012, ahead of the San Fermin Festivities. The festival is a symbol of Spanish culture that attracts thousands of tourists to watch the bull runs despite heavy condemnation from animal rights groups.

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