THIS is the terrifying moment a dad-of-two was trampled to death during a rodeo in front of his horrified family.
Shocking footage shows the rider desperately clinging to the back of a raging bull as he is violently bucked through the air.
Rafael Silvio Oliveira was killed at a rodeo event in Brazil
The 32-year-old was trampled by a raging bull after being thrown from its back
Moments later, he loses his grip and is hurled headfirst towards the ground before the enraged animal stamps on his torso.
Fellow cowboys rush in to distract the bull as the stricken rider makes his escape.
The victim, identified locally as Rafael Silvio Oliveira, received emergency treatment at the scene before being rushed to hospital.
The 32-year-old was pronounced dead shortly after arriving.
Oliveira desperately tried to cling on before being flung foward
Fellow cowboys quickly stepped in to distract the beast
His wife, Anna Correa – who married the rodeo star just last month – was seen being led away by organisers following the horror incident.
She later posted an emotional video on thanking fans for their messages of support.
Oliveira had been competing at the Votu International Rodeo in Sao Paulo, .
Event organisers said in a statement: “It is with deep sorrow that the organisation of the Votu International Rodeo 2026 received the news of the death of athlete Rafael Silvio Oliveira on Sunday night at the Santa Casa Hospital in Votuporanga.
“The organisation expresses its solidarity with Rafael Silvio’s family members, friends and teammates during this moment of grief and reaffirms that it continues to provide all necessary assistance to the athlete’s loved ones.
“The competitor was participating in the team event when he suffered an accident.
“He was promptly assisted by the multidisciplinary team at the event and transferred by ambulance to hospital, where he died.
“Our most sincere condolences.”
His wife Anna Correa shared a heartfelt statement on Instagram the next day Credit: Instagram / aninhaacorrea
The pair had only tied the knot last month Credit: Instagram / aninhaacorrea
Footage of the horrifying incident – which was livestreamed online – quickly went viral.
One viewer wrote: “I was watching the livestream, everything was so tense.
“What a sad ending.
“May God, in His infinite goodness, comfort his wife and children. My condolences to the whole family and friends.”
It is not the first fatal rodeo tragedy involving a bucking bull.
Last October, 18-year-old farm worker Kaiky Ferreira da Silva suffered fatal injuries after being thrown from a bull.
He smashed his head against the animal’s back while trying to stay mounted moments after it burst from its pen.
Disturbing footage showed the teenager crashing to the ground, lying motionless.
Bystanders desperately tried to stop the bull from trampling him and bring the animal under control.
He died in hospital nearly a week later following the devastating accident.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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