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Fishing line injuries spike 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 rise in injuries to coastal animals caused by discarded fishing line. Rescuers say entangled birds and other wildlife are arriving in growing numbers, prompting warnings to anglers to dispose of line properly and calls for greater awareness along the coast.
Why now: A recent surge in fishing line injuries to local wildlife has raised concern among rescuers and the public.
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