JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — Johnston County Parks staff members on the Neuse River in eastern North Carolina rescued an owl caught in fishing line.
Austin Cross with Johnston County Parks said they were canoeing on the river when they came upon the bird.
Cross hopped out and cut the owl free then detangled the rest of the fishing line.
Staff then alerted a local owl conservation group about it so they can check up on the owl.
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