During the running in hole, we encountered a severely damaged pipe — visually confirmed as rotten, with significant structural degradation. Given the condition and to minimize risk of further breakage or fish becoming unrecoverable, we opted for the following recovery approach:

Recommended Action:
Tool Selection: If casing ID permits, deploy a TDog Overshot equipped with sufficient washpipe. The goal is to allow the tool to swallow as much of the damaged pipe as possible, improving grip integrity and reducing slippage risk.

Engagement Strategy: Target a low grab point on the pipe. This approach increases the chances of securing a more intact section of the pipe, rather than a weakened area near the top that might shear under stress.

Pulling Precaution: Instruct the operator to avoid bouncing or jerking the pipe during retrieval. A steady, controlled pull is critical to prevent the already compromised pipe from further failure during extraction.

Observations:
Damage was identified visually while RIH (Running in Hole).
The affected pipe showed signs consistent with corrosion or metal fatigue, possibly aggravated by extended exposure to corrosive fluids or poor pipe condition tracking.

Next Steps: Conduct a full inspection of the remaining tubulars for signs of similar degradation.
Review the pipe tally and inspection history to determine how this section was cleared for use.
Consider implementing additional drift and visual checks during future operations.