Red-tipped shark hospitalized

Heckle the red-tipped shark was taken via air ambulance to Dorothy Jean Memorial Hospital late this afternoon after tank officials discovered the fish lying on tank bottom with a bulging eye and bleeding mouth.

The critically injured fish was placed in an antifungal solution in hopes of reducing the swelling in his eye and mouth. Doctors are listing his condition as critical but remain guarded about the prognosis.

"Knuckles McGee suffered a similar ailment and overcame it with the same treatment we're now giving to Bruce," said TankKeeper. "We are hoping the fish will respond to this remedy."

Heckle is one of two red-tipped sharks added to the community aquarium by Eric Bowlin on July 12. The other shark, Jeckle, appears to be doing well despite his tankmate's ailment.

Tank officials have contacted Bowlin, who was unavailable for comment at press time.