According to a statement from the city, the bat may have been protecting its young when it bit the resident “multiple times on the neck.” The city said it was alerted about the bite on Wednesday afternoon.

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No further details on the circumstances or the victim’s condition were shared. 650 CKOM has reached out to the City of Martensville for more information.

The city advised residents to avoid contact with bats and to ensure pets and young children are kept safe from wildlife. Anyone who has been bitten or scratched by a bat was advised to

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