Fire brigade saves cows after stable accident in Eisbach-Rein

Fire brigade saves cows after stable accident in Eisbach-Rein

In the early morning of November 6, 2024, the municipality of Gratwein-Straßengel occurred an extraordinary fire service. The Eisbach-Rein volunteer fire brigade was alerted at 6:30 a.m. when two cows broke through the bottom of a stable and plunged into an unknown cavity. The farmer, who was faced with this unexpected situation, knew nothing about the cavity under the stable floor and was unable to save the animals independently.

The fire brigade reacted quickly and dispatched a fire truck that was equipped with a specially equipped large animal rescue set, which was designed for operations indoors. "At first, the view of the unfortunate cows was a shock moment, but our emergency services worked hand in hand with the farmer and the alarmed veterinarian," said a fire brigade spokesman. This collaboration was essential to surely free the cows from its predicament.

Rescue of the cows can be achieved without injuries

After intensive efforts by the firefighters, the animals managed to bring the animals back into freedom. "It was a complex process, but luckily the cows were not injured," said the fire brigade report. Overall, the effort was a success story that demonstrated the skills and professionalism of the volunteer fire brigade. After the rescue, the two cows could be handed over to their relieved farmers, who was visibly relieved to have his animals back without prejudice.

The fast reaction of the fire brigade and the efficient communication between all those involved prevented an even more tragic end of this animal occurrence. For the fire brigade control center, this was further proof that humor and professionalism had to go hand in hand in emergencies.

Such a application situation not only requires technical knowledge, but also sensitive flair in dealing with animals, which the Eisbach-Rein volunteer fire brigade impressively demonstrated. The fact that everyone involved worked tightly and professionally spoke about the high commitment and dedication that the firefighters show when coping with such challenges. Let's not forget, even in the most unexpected situations, an animal life can be at stake. Further information about this special use can be found in a report on www.5min.at .