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Western gull saved by kayaker, veterinarians

A veterinarian was able to remove the hook that is visible in this xray. Photo courtesy International Bird Rescue

Half Moon Bay Review

Bart Selby was kayaking inside Pillar Point Harbor on May 18 when he saw a western gull tangled in fishing line on the rocks. The chain of events that followed illustrates the network of operations in place to rescue marine wildlife, including experts nearly 80 miles from the ocean.