Wildlife clinic rescues Captiva Nest Cam eaglet wrapped in fishing line
CAPTIVA, Fla. – Camera operators for the American Eagle Foundation did a double-take when they saw what looked life monofilament fishing line wrapped around one of the Captiva Nest Cam eaglets.
They quickly contacted the US Fish and Wildlife Service to ask if they could send the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife [CROW] to investigate the eaglet’s health. Once permission was granted, a rehabber was lifted to the nest to check on the eaglets and remove the fishing line.
The rehabber was able to not only remove the line, but also the hook attached to it. Both eaglets are safe and healthy.