20-year-old rodeo rider dies after being thrown from bull

A 20-year-old man has died as a result of injuries he sustained while riding a bull at a rodeo.

Per a report by the New York Post, Rowdy Lee Swanson, who was studying animal sciences at Oklahoma State University, was bucked from his bull during the Palo Pinto County Livestock Association’s PRCA Rodeo in the own of Mineral Wells in Texas.

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According to a statement released by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, Swanson died on Thursday, September 17, after being hurled to the ground and trampled by the bull he'd been riding in front of an audience.

Paramedics rushed to his aid, but were unable to save his life.

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Commenting on the incident, PCLA Rodeo Chairman Scott Fenner said in a statement:

"We are deeply saddened by the passing of Rowdy Swanson following injuries sustained at the Palo Pinto County Livestock Association's PRCA Pro Rodeo.

"The entire Rodeo Committee and our rodeo family extend our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to Rowdy's mother Venessa, his brother Roper, and his entire family."

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On Twitter, Coach Cody Hollingsworth wrote a heartwarming tribute to Swanson, saying:

"With a heavy and aching heart, I am saddened to announce that the OSU Rodeo Team has lost one of our own, Rowdy Swanson.

"He was a big part of our rodeo family and he will be missed immensely. Our thoughts are with the Swanson family at this time."

Meanwhile, CEO of the PRCA, George Taylor, stated:

"The hearts of the entire rodeo community go out to Rowdy's family in this tragic time. The hearts of the entire rodeo community go out to Rowdy’s family in this tragic time. We will continue to keep Rowdy and his family in our thoughts and prayers."

The rodeo in question was originally scheduled to take place in April, but had been held on Thursday instead due to lockdown restrictions.