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Trapped bat rescued from Banff Centre auditorium

Staff at the Banff Centre worked to free a bat that had become stuck inside the venue's auditorium, prioritizing the animal's safety throughout the process.

A bat that became trapped inside an auditorium at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity has been safely freed after staff intervened to rescue the animal.

The bat reportedly spent an extended period inside the venue before being located and removed. A Banff Centre representative said the safety of animals on site is treated as a top priority whenever such situations arise.

No further details were provided about how the bat entered the building or the exact method used to release it, but officials confirmed the animal was successfully freed.

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