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Where should you never try to remove an embedded fishhook yourself?

The face, eye or earlobe. Leave those to a doctor.

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  1. The face, eye or earlobe ✔
  2. The thumb
  3. The palm of the hand

Why: A hook near the eye or in the face can do serious damage if you pull it. Cut the line and let a doctor remove it.

Huh, didn't know that: Never pull a hook back out the way it went in unless you use the special line method taught in first aid.

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Why was the fishing line popular? It always had a good hook.
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Answer: The face, eye or earlobe. A hook near the eye or in the face can do serious damage if you pull it. Cut the line and let a doctor remove it.

  1. First Aid merit badge pamphlet filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Merit_Badge_ReqandRes/Pamphlets/First%20Aid.pdf
    Do not try to remove a fishhook from the face or from an eye or an earlobe
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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