"It's probably one of the No. 1 things we see for animals that come to us needing care, is some sort of fishing interaction, whether that be discarded lines or hooks,"
"So we always encourage folks not to cut their lines and let it go so animals like her don't get entangled or potentially eat it."
"Their numbers in the wild are low. So each one we save is important,"
A 132-pound female green sea turtle was found tangled in fishing line in the San Gabriel River during a routine check in early July. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration workers transported the turtle to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, where veterinarians removed line, sewed wounds, and provided care. After a three-month recovery, the turtle was released at Seal Beach in front of about 30 people. East Pacific green sea turtles are listed as threatened and face major threats from fishing line, boats, and accidental capture in fishing nets. Each rescued individual aids conservation efforts.
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