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On a typical Tuesday, NOAA biologists were busy analyzing data when a brown pelican began tapping on their glass door. The team quickly discovered that the bird was entangled in fishing line and had a treble hook embedded in its wing, along with cactus spines in its foot.
A team of biologists, skilled in handling marine life, assisted the bird by carefully removing the hook and fishing line. Surprisingly calm throughout the operation, the pelican was eventually freed and flew off healthy.
NOAA biologists emphasize the dangers of improperly discarded fishing line, which can injure or kill coastal wildlife. Anglers are encouraged to stow used fishing line properly, recycle scraps at designated bins, and switch to barbless hooks. For emergencies involving hooked birds, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission provides guidelines on proper rescue procedures.
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