Knuckles McGee undergoing treatmentfor severe bacterial eye infection

Knuckles McGee, the black male sailfin molly, was admitted to Dorothy Jean Memorial Hospital today for treatment of what doctors are calling a severe bacterial infection of the eye.

The much-maligned fish, best known for his part in the Fatty Arbuckle pregancy trial, appears to be unharmed by a radical treatment that includes swimming in water filled with high concentrations of anti-fungal medication.

"We remain guarded as to his condition and prognosis," said Dr. Jenkins, head of pathology unit and lead doctor for McGee. "Frankly, these kind of things can very quickly become life-threatening."

Fish-watchers were shocked to learn today that such a strong, vibrant fish should be struck with such a terrible illness.

"We were just watching him harass the other mollies this morning and remarking on his speed and veracity," said Marcella Vasconcellos, anti-Knuckles fish-watcher. "Now he's fighting for his life. It's sad."

A certain amount of fear is understandable, says TankKeeper, who was quick to note that no fish has ever survived more than a few days worth of treatment at Dorothy Jean Memorial Hospital.

"It's just not a happy place," TankKeeper said. "The hospital itself is named for a fish who committed suicide rather than stay there another night. Doesn't that tell you something?"

Guy Fish, Knuckle's owner, was on hand as his sick fish was removed from the community aquarium.

"He's a misunderstood fish," Fish said, "and I sure hope he lives to prove to the world what kind of fish Knuckles McGee really is. We're hopeful."