Overview

• The incident occurred Saturday afternoon in the Aubinger Tunnel on the A99 in the direction of Salzburg.
• Responders expected horses but found eight ostriches inside the disabled horse trailer.
• The animals were uninjured, though firefighters noted visible signs of stress.
• Crews secured the trailer to its towing vehicle with straps and guided it out of the tunnel to a quieter location.
• Munich’s professional fire service reported the operation on Monday, noting the owners and birds then waited for a tow service.