Tragic Freak Accident Kills Bronc Rider

In Lubbock, Texas, a tragic rodeo accident at the West Texas Fair & Rodeo in Abilene claimed the life of a local bronc rider, Skee Burkes. The 26-year-old’s family is now sharing his story and their plans to honor his legacy by helping others in the rodeo community. Skee Burkes was thrown from a horse on September 9 and succumbed to his injuries. His mother, Dee Ann Littlefield, remembers him as an oilfield supervisor, a …

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14-Year-Old Tragically Dies at Rodeo

A fourteen-year-old from North Carolina tragically lost his life after the bull he was riding during a local rodeo stomped him in the chest. On Saturday evening, Denim Bradshaw was taking part in an event organized by the Rafter K Rodeo Company in King, North Carolina. His short ride ended abruptly when the bull he was riding on bucked twice before Denim was thrown to the ground. EMTs who were present on the scene attempted …

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