CONDITION. A FAMILY IS MOURNING A JUVENILE WHO DIED DURING A RODEO EVENT IN KINGS COUNTY. EMS TELLS US THAT THEY GOT A CALL ABOUT A CARDIAC ARREST AT RAFTER CARE RODEO ON SOUTH MAIN STREET. MEDICAL PERSONNEL ON STANDBY AT THE EVENT SATURDAY NIGHT PERFORMED CPR UNTIL MEDICS ARRIVE. THE JUVENILE WAS TAKEN TO ATRIUM HEALTH WAKE FOREST BAPTIST HOSPITAL IN WINSTON-SALEM, WHERE HE LATER DIED. OFFICIALS HAVE NOT RELEASED THE AGE OF THE VICTIM, BUT RAFTER RADIO POSTED THIS STATEMENT ON SOCIAL MEDIA, SAYING IN PART, QUOTE, THIS IS A TRAGIC EVENT AND WORDS CANNOT DESCRIBE THE PAIN FELT BY THIS LOSS. WE ASK EVERYONE TO COME TOGETHER AND PRAY FOR THE VICTIM’S FAMILY, FOR COMFORT AND HEALING IN THI
Minor killed at bull-riding rodeo
Minor was killed during a bull riding competition in King, NC
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Updated: 11:32 PM EST Jan 30, 2023
A juvenile was killed during a bull riding competition in Stokes County. Stokes County Emergency Services confirmed the minor was killed at 8:24 p.m. on Saturday, at Rafter K Rodeo on South Main Street.The cause of death is unconfirmed. However, EMS Director Brandon Gentry said the initial call was for cardiac arrest with CPR in progress.Top Stories: Teen dead in Dobson, deputies sayCity of Winston-Salem announces new police chief6 injured, 1 dead after Greensboro nightclub shooting, police say Medical personnel were on standby, according to Gentry, with equipment on the scene.Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscastsThe victim was pronounced dead at Atrium Wake Forest Hospital. King Fire Department also responded. Rafter K Rodeo released the following statement:"Everyone here at Rafter K Rodeo Company, LLC would like to give our sincere condolences to the family and friends of bull rider, Denim Bradshaw. Our sport is truly a family and we are so thankful for everyone that was there to help. We are thankful for our on site EMT’s, paramedics and law enforcement that work so hard to care for the cowboys. This is a tragic event and words cannot describe the pain felt by this loss. We ask everyone to come together and pray for his family for comfort and healing in this difficult time." NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |Trending Stories
KING, N.C. — A juvenile was killed during a bull riding competition in Stokes County.
Stokes County Emergency Services confirmed the minor was killed at 8:24 p.m. on Saturday, at Rafter K Rodeo on South Main Street.
The cause of death is unconfirmed. However, EMS Director Brandon Gentry said the initial call was for cardiac arrest with CPR in progress.
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Medical personnel were on standby, according to Gentry, with equipment on the scene.
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The victim was pronounced dead at Atrium Wake Forest Hospital.
King Fire Department also responded.
Rafter K Rodeo released the following statement:
"Everyone here at Rafter K Rodeo Company, LLC would like to give our sincere condolences to the family and friends of bull rider, Denim Bradshaw. Our sport is truly a family and we are so thankful for everyone that was there to help. We are thankful for our on site EMT’s, paramedics and law enforcement that work so hard to care for the cowboys. This is a tragic event and words cannot describe the pain felt by this loss. We ask everyone to come together and pray for his family for comfort and healing in this difficult time."
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