Irish Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick recalls malpractice row over bionic tortoise

He fitted three bionic limbs to a tortoise called Hermes to replace those chewed off by rats while it was hibernating

"What was going through my head was ‘Is it ethical to try and save this animal’s life even if it is possible?’"

Noel Fitzpatrick, star of Channel 4’s The Supervet, has recalled experiencing suicidal thoughts after being accused of malpractice over his treatment of a tortoise.

The Irish TV presenter and veterinary surgeon, 53, fitted three bionic limbs to a tortoise called Hermes to replace those chewed off by rats while it was hibernating.