RELEASE SCARE:Gozer nearly killed moments after release;shaken baby fish returned to safety of crib

Gozer narrowly escaped death moments after his release into the community aquarium today.

As soon as the tiny fish entered the water at 1:05 p.m., our new marble molly charged the young fish and attempted to eat him. Only quick action by tank officials saved the young fry.

Release party-goers became horrified witnesses as the release turned into a dramatic rescue operation.

Kevin Ness, the man who gave Gozer his name, fainted and was taken by air ambulance to Dorothy Jean Memorial Hospital, where doctors say his condition is stable. Gozer's owner, Cari Heelan, stood by stunned as her little fish fought for his life, hiding behind the net crib until he was recaptured and returned to the crib.

Heelan was escorted from the scene by tank officials and is said to be resting at an undisclosed location. She was unavailable for comment.

Tiny fish might have suffered internal injuries, doctors say

Doctors who examined Gozer late this afternoon say the little fish may have suffered internal injuries during the few seconds he was in the community aquarium. The doctors are concerned about a prominent red splotch near the fish's gills, which could indicate internal bleeding.

At least one molly attempted to bite the young fish and may have caused injury to the baby fish's midsection.

"We are closely monitoring Gozer's general appearance and movements," said one of the doctors who examined him in an isolation tank where he will remain indefinitely. "If his condition worsens, we'll order an immediate transfer to a larger facility equipped to handle these kinds of things."

Officials at Dorothy Jean Memorial Hospital confirmed that they have been advised to standby to treat an emergency bite wound. Doctors said that at this point the little fish appears to be doing well.

Corey Smith, who witnessed the episode from her tank-side villa, expressed concern for the well-being of the new fish.

"I think it was too soon," Smith said. "My Orangejello was much bigger when they released him, and I was still full of worry when my baby was freed. I hope this makes everyone take a step back and realize that each fish is special. You can't simply pick a date and say, 'That's when he needs to go free.'"