Pelican with fish hook injuries

Each year, International Bird Rescue’s rehabilitation centers in California treat hundreds of Brown Pelicans. About 40% of these birds brought to us suffer from fishing tackle-related injuries.

Here, our Los Angeles center staff remove multiple hooks from an adult pelican. (Viewer discretion is advised.)

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