On my regular sunrise patrol at Berkeley, I
noticed a female pelican with a length of line protruding from her beak - 105cm
in fact. Fortunately I was able to catch her and a gave quick phone call to
Australian Seabird Rescue team member Oliver who lives close by. He came
straight down to the harbour and held the bird while I got my hand down into
her stomach. It was lucky the hooks had not caught on her stomach wall.
The 2 hooks measured 3cm in length,
each with a swivel attached!
Another example of careless fishing
- instead of calling someone for help the
fisherman has just cut the line. This little girl would have perished if not
spotted and caught with a successful release.
Thanks for your help Oliver.
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| 105cm fishing line plus hook found in female pelican at Berkeley |
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