Seagull survives swallowing a giant fish hook

Seagull survives swallowing a giant fish hook–thanks to local vets

A young seagull found in Cape Cod bit off a bit more than he could chew. The veterinary team at the New England Wildlife Center recently removed a large fishing hook from the bird’s GI tract. It’s likely that the bird thought that he was getting an easy meal courtesy of a fisherman’s catch, but swallowed the bait along with the hook and tackle. The lesser black backed gull (Larus fuscus) was found in Cape Cod with a bobber hanging out of its mouth. Injuries or death due to improperly discarded fishing gear is a serious matter. Birds, fish, and marine mammals can accidentally eat or get tangled in...

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thesouthafrican.com - 08/Sep 13:05

South Africa’s fishing industry has secured access to export fish and fish products from listed fisheries to the US beyond January 2026.

SA secures access to export fish to United States

thesouthafrican.com - 08/Sep 13:05

South Africa’s fishing industry has secured access to export fish and fish products from listed fisheries to the US beyond January 2026.

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Seagull survives swallowing a giant fish hook–thanks to local vets

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