COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. (WRIC) -- A waterbird was rescued after becoming tangled in a fishing line in Colonial Heights last week. Colonial Heights Animal Control posted on Facebook about the rescue on Thursday, Oct. 29, saying that their officers rescued a double-crested cormorant that became tangled in a fishing line and also had a hook embedded in it "This poor guy was caught in a tree that had fallen into the water and was unable to free himself," the division said. (Photo: Colonial Heights Animal Control)(Photo: Colonial Heights Animal Control)(Photo: Colonial Heights Animal Control)(Photo: Colonial Heights Animal Control)(Photo: Colonial Heights Animal Control)(Photo: Colonial Heights Animal Control)(Photo: Colonial Heights Animal Control)(Photo: Colonial Heights Animal Control) The division said the rescue was made possible with help from Colonial Heights Fire and EMS. The division also shared some tips on how people can prevent their actions from negatively impacting wildlife: Never leave fishing line or hooks behind Remove hooks and line from trees, branches and other areas when possible Properly dispose of damaged or unwanted fishing equipment If you see discarded fishing line, pick it up and dispose of it safely "A little extra care can prevent a whole lot of suffering," the post said. For more information and to view the post in its entirety, click here. ...read more read less