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Fishing Line Injuries Spike Among Coastal Wildlife in Carteret County
Original: Spike in fishing line injuries alarms coastal wildlife rescuers in Carteret County
Wildlife rescuers in Carteret County, North Carolina, report a spike in animals injured by discarded fishing line along the coast. Entangled or hooked birds and other marine wildlife require rescue and rehabilitation, and responders are calling attention to the dangers of improperly discarded line for coastal animals.
Why now: A reported surge in fishing line injuries to wildlife has raised alarm among local rescuers and the public.
Carteret CountyWITNcoastal wildlife rescuers
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