There is a neat trick that often works to remove a hook.
You use a loop of mono and sorta slide to towards the barb.
This pushes down on the shank and often allows the barb to be slid out when gently pushed by a finger.
I used this on a dog once - even with him fighting / twisting - got the #4 hook out.
You just know the doctors / nurses shake their heads when fishermen come in with a buried hook.
Hope it heals fast for you.
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