MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Humane Society's Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is caring for a juvenile Mallard found to have swallowed a fish hook -- and you can help with his care.



According to Wildlife Rehabilitation Center officials, the hook was embedded in the Mallard's neck tissue -- dangerously close to his aorta. It had to be surgically removed by Dr. Bloss and staff at Brook-Falls Veterinary Hospital and Exotic Care.



Officials say the Mallard's post-surgery recovery is going well, and he's expected to make a full recovery.



Wildlife Rehabilitation Center officials posted a photo of the Mallard five days after his surgery, and a photo of the X-ray showing the fish hook.







They are reminding folks to please be sure to safely dispose of fishing line -- even if you weren't the one to leave it. They say as great as this Mallard's recovery is, prevention would have been our (and his) first preference.





If you'd like to contribute towards the cost of care for this Mallard, you can make a donation by CLICKING HERE.



