Dylan Grant, 24, a rising bull-riding star, was trampled to death at a rodeo in Texas on Thursday.
According to the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), the tragedy occurred during the second round of the Wharton County Youth Fair Xtreme Bulls when a bull named Commander threw Grant.
Commander then stepped on Grant, which caused the fatal injuries.
Upon realizing the seriousness of the injury to Grant, he was airlifted to a hospital in Houston, where he died from his injuries.
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“Our rodeo family lost a talented young cowboy last night,” said Kendra Santos, of the No Spin Rodeo podcast
“There are no worthy words of sympathy at a time of such profound shock and sadness.”
Grant, a Wyoming native, won the bull riding
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