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Tuesday, November 17, 2015
SURGERY ON TURTLE TO REMOVE FISH HOOK.
A fishing hook has been removed from a turtle's stomach in a delicate operation undertaken by vets from Murdoch University.The animal was discovered by a member of the public, attached to a jetty in Bibra Lake by fishing line.She was taken to a vet in Hilton, where staff affectionately named her Paris Hilton, before she was taken to Perth Zoo.zoo vet Alisa Wallace said discarded fishing tackle often poses problems for oblong turtles, which live in lakes, rivers and swamps throughout WA's south west.
"If they see some bait in the water they'll think that looks really tasty and they'll go and grab it," Dr Wallace said"It's quite common for fishermen to bring in turtles that they've accidentally hooked, or for people to find them with line hanging out of their mouths."The 90 minute operation saved the turtle; read about it;http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-12/fish-hook-dislodged-from-turtle27s-stomach/6936860
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