News Tragic, needless death of heron tangled in fishing line prompts Staten Islander’s plea: ‘We need to be responsible’ Updated: Aug. 21, 2023, 11:40 a.m ...

They arrived to find the bird was actually a great blue heron and was entangled in fishing line. "There is no way the bird was going to get out of there," Lt. Brian Burwell said in a news release.

A great blue heron was found deceased Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Lone Star Lake after becoming entangled in discarded fishing line. This photo shows the bright fishing lure embedded in its wing.

A great blue heron tangled in a fishing line on Lake Louise in Brandon Township was rescued on June 15, 2025. The bird was unharmed and released back into the water.

Officers also cut the fishing line and fishing lure that was tangled in the tree to prevent any future animals from getting trapped. Please note: This content carries a strict local market embargo ...

Around the time of the heron rescue, the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center took in a loon that had been found in distress - with fishing line hanging out of its beak - in northern Minnesota.

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Animal services officers and firefighters in North Carolina came to the rescue of a green heron seen dangling from a tree over a pond while entangled in fishing line.

The Night Heron was transported to Wild Care in Eastham to be evaluated and treated."This is also a reminder to please be responsible and pick up and dispose of properly all fishing equipment ...

SACRAMENTO COUNTY – First responders jumped into action to rescue a bird that had apparently gotten stuck in a tree due a tangled fishing line. California Highway Patrol's East Sacramento ...