Turtle with a hook in his mouth rescued by animal rescuers
@Deepizzaguy (122443)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
July 28, 2022 3:28pm CST
Thanks to the animal rescuers at the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) in Sanibel were able to catch a softshell turtle that had a fishing hook over two weeks ago.
After the turtle was captured by the animal rescuers was taken to be taken care of by veterinarians who used X rays to determine that the turtle did not have any hooks inside of his mouth which is a relief for the peace of mind of the turtle.
The veterinarians went the extra mile to assist the turtle to make a full recovery by giving him antibiotics and time in rehabilitation before the turtle was released to the sea after the turtle was given a clean bill of health.
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@Deepizzaguy (122443)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
29 Jul 22
I am sure that the turtle must have had a hard time trying to eat food with the hook in his mouth.
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@Deepizzaguy (122443)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
30 Jul 22
@RubyHawk I am sure that the turtle did feel a lot of pain having the hook in his mouth since pain in the mouth is not a laughing matter.
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
30 Jul 22
@Deepizzaguy That poor turtle. He might have starved without the hook being taken out. That hadto be painful.
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@Deepizzaguy (122443)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
31 Jul 22
I am sure that was in extreme pain and was in need of assistance quickly from the medical doctors in Florida. Now the turtle is pain free.
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@louievill (28846)
• Philippines
30 Jul 22
That was a big relief for the turtle that's for sure, just imagine going and swimming around with that thing embedded and sticking out on your mouth
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@Deepizzaguy (122443)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
30 Jul 22
It would be worse than having a stomach ache.
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@RasmaSandra (98215)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 Jul 22
Poor turtle I am glad it got help,
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@Deepizzaguy (122443)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
29 Jul 22
I am also happy that the turtle was healed from his hook in his mouth thanks to the veterinarians.
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@Deepizzaguy (122443)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
29 Jul 22
I am sure that the turtle must have been going through a lot of pain with the hook in his mouth. I am happy to share the story that the turtle is back home in the sea.
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@LindaOHio (223142)
• United States
29 Jul 22
I'm glad that the fish hook was able to be removed and that the turtle was released.
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@Deepizzaguy (122443)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
29 Jul 22
The veterinarians did a super job healing the turtle who must have had a hard time trying to eat and drink with the object stuck in his mouth. I am sure that the turtle is happy to have been healed.
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