SUPERVET Noel Fitzpatrick was left 'suicidal' after devastating malpractice accusations and a string of complaints. The veterinary surgeon fitted three bionic limbs to Hermes the tortoise after they were chewed off by rats while it was hibernating.
However, Hermes died a couple of months later in 2018 from what Noel believed was a suspected gastroenteric issue. This lead a number of vets to complain to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, which Noel, 53, discussed during a recent appearance on Desert Island Discs.
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