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Pigeon and Hawk Caught in Fishing Line | Sacramento News
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A pigeon dangling from a tree near the Capital City Freeway, tangled in fishing line, sparked a multi-agency rescue — including fire crews and highway patrol — as volunteers worked to save the bird. Though it suffered a wing injury, it’s recovering at a wildlife center. This isn’t the first time: just weeks prior, a red-tailed hawk trapped in the same line was euthanized after hanging for nearly 12 hours — likely snagged the line while gathering nesting material. The discovery of a stick wrapped in line near its nest confirms the theory. Wildlife experts are sounding the alarm: discarded fishing gear is deadly for birds and must be cleaned up — whether yours or not.
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