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. "But in this case they felt I didn't look after the ethical welfare of Hermes enough and they wouldn't have done it. Last year, Fitzpatrick fell down the stairs at his home at night, breaking his neck and requiring a neck brace. His musical choices included One by U2, Love Of My Life by Queen and Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin.

Source: Irish Independent July 10, 2021 13:07 UTC