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Weasel Infestation Forces Historic Church to Close Indefinitely

A foul odor from a trapped weasel has driven worshippers away. Now, officials scramble for solutions as the historic church stays locked.

In this image there is a weasel standing on the ground. In the background there are wooden sticks....
In this image there is a weasel standing on the ground. In the background there are wooden sticks. On the ground there is sand and some stones.

Church in Baden-Württemberg: Marten vs. Pest Controller 1:0 - Weasel Infestation Forces Historic Church to Close Indefinitely

The Church of the Resurrection in Rottweil has been forced to close due to a weasel infestation. The intense stench, believed to be from a dead weasel or carrion trapped in the heating ducts, has made the church uninhabitable. Services have been temporarily moved to the parish center.

The social security administration has attempted pest control twice to remove the weasel and the source of the stench, but both efforts have been unsuccessful. The church has been closed, and the exact measures taken by the administration and the timeline for reopening are currently unknown. The parish has had to relocate services to the parish center while the issue is resolved.

The Church of the Resurrection remains closed due to a persistent weasel problem. The intense stench, likely from a dead weasel or carrion in the heating ducts, has made the church uninhabitable. Pest control attempts have been unsuccessful, and the church's reopening is pending further action.

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