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- 1Discarded fishing gear seriously injuring birds, rescuers warn●Wildlife rescuers warn discarded fishing line and hooks can seriously injure birds
Wildlife rescuers are warning that discarded fishing line and hooks can cause serious injuries to birds. Entangled or hooked birds can suffer deep wounds, restricted movement and slow deaths, and rescuers are urging anglers to dispose of tackle responsibly and report injured wildlife rather than attempting risky rescues themselves.