Bulls ran through the street in Pamplona, Spain as revelers packed the main square in the city to celebrate the San Fermin festival on Wednesday. /VCG Photo

The annual event, which kicked off on July 6 and would last for eight days, aimed to honor the city’s first bishop patron saint, Saint Fermin. /VCG Photo

Every year, over one million people from around the world attend the event, greatly boosting the local tourism and economy. /VCG Photo

However, injuries caused by the bull running have been reported in each year's event. So far, at least five people had been reportedly gored during the event. /VCG Photo

The event has also ignited debate among animal rights activists over the treatment of animals. /VCG Photo