Vilmar Quirino Pereira de Souza Killed in Rodeo Accident in Chapada dos Guimarães

Rodeo rider Vilmar Quirino Pereira de Souza, 37, died after being trampled by a bull during a training session on a farm in Chapada dos Guimarães, Mato Grosso, Brazil. He fell from the animal, was struck in the chest, lost consciousness instantly and suffered cardiac arrest while being transported to the local Unidade de Pronto Atendimento (UPA), where he was pronounced dead before reaching the hospital.

Police Civil opened an investigation, registering a report of bodily injury followed by death. The incident sparked renewed discussion about the mandatory use of personal protective equipment such as high‑density vests and helmets for rodeo training in the state.