(KRON) -- A duck found twisted in fishing line and dangling from a powerline in the North Bay on Wednesday was rescued thanks to the quick actions of a Pacific Gas and Electric Company worker, the utility said. The struggling duck, which appeared to be an American wigeon, was reported to the energy company by a distraught customer who saw it hanging just west of the Vallejo bridge on Highway 37. An American wigeon duck found dangling from a powerline was rescued by a PG&E worker on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in the North Bay. (Photo: PG&E)An American wigeon duck found dangling from a powerline was rescued by a PG&E worker on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in the North Bay. (Photo: PG&E) “We immediately called Fish & Game, but they were on another call and wouldn’t be able to reach the duck for several hours,” a PG&E spokesperson told KRON4. Coyote pupping season is here: What to know That wasn’t going to work for a Napa PG&E troubleworker with a love for animals. He took action and responded to the scene with a crew and a bucket truck. Once on scene, the worker headed up in the bucket and freed the duck from the perilous situation. An American wigeon duck found dangling from a powerline was rescued by a PG&E worker on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in the North Bay. (Photo: PG&E) Fishing line that is “improperly disposed of, broken, or abandoned in the environment can entangle and kill wildlife,” California State Parks warns. “Since the line is not biodegradable it can remain in the environment for many years.” In order to prevent wildlife injuries and death, anglers are advised by wildlife officials to hold onto their fishing line until they are able to dispose of it at a recycling collection site or a secure trash can. ...read more read less