Importing Audio Files - Chipmunk voices!?

Hi,
I tried uploading an audio file to Garageband, but when I played it, it had reverted to a very high-pitched, fast, chipmunk-like voice. I don't know how or why this happened, or how to get my file back to normal.
Anyone know what's going on or how to fix this? Thanks!
PS --- the audio file is a simple voice recording (.wav)

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