Overview
- The 30-by-10-meter structure failed around 00:20 after heavy overnight snowfall, according to director Rudolf Renz.
- Firefighters avoided entering the unstable tent, cutting open side panels with side-cutters and ladders to free the animals.
- Seven horses, one pony, two llamas and two camels were rescued without injuries and remained calm during the operation.
- The collapsed animal tent was declared a total loss, with the animals relocated to the intact main performance tent.
- Despite the damage, the circus planned to hold its final scheduled show today in Lüdenscheid.