A report by Animal Control Officer indicated that a Blue Heron like this one, entangled in fishing string, was found dead at Bond Lake Park. They tried to help him but he would fly away and sadly was found dead a few days later. Another example of dangers of randomly discarded fishing string. Apex's Lake Pine Park has special containers for discarded fishing string. Lochmere and Cary Lake parks do not have containers nor have any signs to properly discard fishing string. Loose fishing line is a time bomb that injures and kills wildlife. Actions such as those by Apex should be followed by caretakers of all Lake Areas.
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