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Fishing line injuries surge alarms Carteret County wildlife rescuers
Original: Spike in fishing line injuries alarms coastal wildlife rescuers in Carteret County
Wildlife rescuers in Carteret County, North Carolina, are reporting a sharp increase in animals injured by discarded fishing line along the coast. Entangled birds and other marine animals have prompted warnings to anglers to dispose of line properly, as rescue groups deal with the growing caseload and urge the public to report entanglements.
Why now: A recent local report on the spike in fishing line injuries has drawn attention to the threat discarded line poses to coastal wildlife.
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