Luring More than Fish
Entanglement in fishing line may see like a rare occurrence, but in the world of wildlife rehabilitation it is quite common.
This Great Blue Heron (24-72) was admitted to the clinic after Green Lane park staff noticed that the bird was tangled in fishing line. After a thorough examination, rehabilitation staff found large fish hooks embedded in the Heron’s legs. The hooks were carefully extracted while the heron was under sedation to decrease stress and pain. Luckily, this bird made a full recovery and was released back to the park.
How can you help?
Discard any fishing line that you find while out on waterways in a safe garbage disposal systems
Do not cut line and leave it when fishing
Talk to park staff about installing fishing line disposal stations near popular fishing spots
Create fishing line disposal stations as a scout project with approval from park staff
Call a wildlife rehabilitation center if you see an animal entangled in fishing line