The truth about the information that a fighting buffalo in Vinh Phuc was electrocuted to death

Buffalo number 17 of Mr. Ha Van Thu, Dan Chu village. Photo: Organizing Committee

Hai Luu buffalo fighting festival, Song Lo district ( Vinh Phuc ) is one of the ancient folk cultural festivals that still retains its original state and is preserved to meet the spiritual and cultural needs of local people and tourists from all over.

Recently, information appeared on social networks that buffalo number 17 was "electrocuted to death" right on the field in front of tens of thousands of spectators. According to the information spread, buffalo number 17 lost to buffalo number 06 after a fierce competition. Immediately after that, buffalo number 17 showed signs of losing control and becoming panicked.

On the afternoon of February 16, Mr. Dao Tien Trung, Chairman of Hai Luu Commune People's Committee, Head of the Organizing Committee of Hai Luu Buffalo Fighting Festival 2025, officially spoke up about the incident. He said that the match between buffalo number 17 and buffalo number 06 was the first match of the festival. However, there was no story of two buffaloes fighting fiercely as the information spread on social networks.

According to Mr. Trung, when buffalo number 17 entered the arena, due to the influence of the trumpets, drums and crowds, he showed signs of panic and just ran on the field. Buffalo number 17 had a few confrontational actions with buffalo number 06 in a very short time, with almost no fighting or competition. As a result, buffalo number 06 won.

Mr. Trung also added that because he could not control buffalo number 17, the Organizing Committee let the buffalo run on the field for a while until it got tired. After that, the Organizing Committee members restrained it, tied its legs and used an excavator to move the buffalo out of the competition area.

Mr. Trung affirmed: "There was absolutely no electrocution of buffalo number 17 as reported on social media. The organizers only tied the buffalo's legs, restrained it and moved it out using an excavator."

According to public information from the Organizing Committee, fighting buffalo number 17 belongs to Mr. Ha Van Thu, Dan Chu village. "Mr. Cau" number 17 is 11 years old this year.

The 2025 Hai Luu Buffalo Fighting Festival welcomed about 50,000 spectators to watch and cheer for the "Mr. Cau". This year, 10 pairs of buffaloes participated in the festival, representing villages, wards and organizations in the commune, competing in a knockout format. At the end of the festival, "Mr. Cau" number 20 won the championship.

VN (according to Vietnamnet)

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