Double-crested cormorant rescued from Tidal Basin

Anna Chen

April 23, 2024 at 8:19 PM

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — A double-crested cormorant was rescued from the Tidal Basin this week.

The National Mall and Memorial Parks’ National Park Service (NPS) said the bird had hooks from a lure stick in both its feet and the line was caught on an outlet bridge.

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NPS’ Natural Resources team was able to rescue the bird, remove the hooks and transfer it to a rehabilitation facility.

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