Crews rescue pelican spotted with fishing line wrapped around beak near Haulover Inlet
Jan 07, 2026
Crews came to the rescue of a pelican in distress near Haulover Inlet.
Beach workers found the pelican with a fishing hook and line wrapped around its beak, making it difficult for the bird to swim and fly, at around 3 p.m. on Tuesday.
Ocean Rescue personnel passed the pelican off to firefight
ers with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue who had responded along with the U.S. Coast Guard. Rescuers were able to remove the hook and line.
The pelican flew away shortly after. ...read more read less