<p>A man was seriously injured during the Spanish town of Mataelpino’s annual “Boloencierro,” or running of the ball on August 26, according to reports</a>.</p><p>The small town traded the traditional bull running for a giant ball eight years ago to cut down on costs and the risks and dangers to both humans and animals of using live bulls, according to reports</a>. The ball, made of styrofoam, this year reportedly</a> weighed 250 kilos (550 pounds), and the man was injured when he came between the ball and a fence. He was airlifted to a nearby hospital. Credit: David Fernandez via Storyful</p><br />
