The clinical features and treatment of fishhook injuries in freshwater turtles: 126 cases from 1997-2022.

Objective: To describe the clinical features, treatment, and outcomes of wild freshwater turtles with fishing hook injuries.

Animals: 126 wild turtles residing in central North Carolina that were presented to a wildlife rescue clinic.

Methods: Medical records from July 1997 to July 2022 were reviewed, and data were collected and analyzed.