Fortunately, a few beams appear to hold the structure up somewhat, allowing the cows to hide in a corner. The fire brigade can eventually free them.
The calves are in a more difficult position, on the other side of the stable. First a hole must be made in the wall. “They didn’t want to get out at first, but then my son started flying above the stable with a drone and they got a bit scared. Then they came out of the stable.”
Staying in Tienhoven
None of the animals were ultimately injured. A big relief for the livestock farmer. “Material damage will be repaired, but you cannot replace your animals.” A local farmer immediately came to help, the cows and calves are still in the meadow, but can go to a warm stable in Tienhoven tonight.