Belief in the end of times is not new, but typically does not result in drastic actions in our society today.
Most ‘preppers’ stockpile canned food, water, and gas masks while continuing with daily life.
A family in Drenthe took a different approach, as revealed in Ruinerwold.
In a remote farmhouse near Drenthe, police made a startling discovery recently.
Yesterday, someone contacted us with concerns about people living in a house on Buitenhuizerweg in #Ruinerwold, reportedly confined there. We investigated.
— Politie Drenthe (@POL_Drenthe) October 15, 2019
“End of times”
An unidentified father and six children were found in the basement, claiming to be ‘waiting for the end of times’.
The farmhouse owner, a 58-year-old man, refused to cooperate and was taken into custody.
Son Seeks Help at Cafe
RTV Drenthe reported that the eldest son, a 25-year-old man, appeared confused at a café, seeking assistance and ordering five beers.
Police were alerted and uncovered a hidden staircase behind a closet in the living room.
Self-Sustained Living
The family subsisted on homegrown produce and a goat, living in near seclusion at the farmhouse.
Unanswered Questions
According to police, the children had no knowledge of the outside world or other people. The whereabouts of the mother remain unknown.
The investigation is ongoing, leaving more questions than answers at present.
The café owner’s interview by RTV Drenthe.
Remarkable! Such an unexpected situation, especially in densely populated Netherlands.
