More wildlife becoming tangled in discarded fishing equipment increasing in Wanneroo

Key points

• Northern suburbs animal rescue groups say injuries to native wildlife from discarded fishing lines and hooks are increasing. Wildlife Allies recently rescued a Pacific black duck tangled in fishing line at Lake Goollelal in Madeley, which was later released after treatment.
• A native duck hooked in Butler's Brampton Park did not survive. Wildlife Allies director Maddison Danforth says the rescues strain volunteers.
• The City of Wanneroo plans to present proposed changes to its local law to council in November, which could restrict fishing in some waterways.