Removing a fish hook from the a Pelochely cantorii

This Asian giant softshell turtle (Pelochelys cantorii) was caught with a fish hook in its mouth. It was surrendered to TCS for rehabilitation. We successfully removed the hook after multiple attempts, and then released it into the Kemaman River.

Credit: Donna Baylis & K. Fletcher

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