Obi Wan Kenobi's Story
Fishing hook removal
Obi Wan had an unfortunate accidental capture at the Anglins Pier in Ft. Lauderdale. X-Rays later revealed a fishing hook stuck in the throat, and another in the patient’s intestines. Luckily the hooks were removed and passed successfully, and we were proud to release Obi Wan on 6/14/22.
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Patient Information
Name: Obi Wan Kenobi
Species: Green
Age: Juvenile
Admission date: 5/24/22
Ailment: Fish Hooks
Weight: 5 kg
Updates
5/24/22: First hook removed from throat, mineral oil offered with food for digestion.
6/6/22: Radiographs show hook is progressing through intestinal tract
6/9/22: Turtle passed hook through fecal, no more surgery required.
6/14/22: Turtle tagged & released!
