Ryan LaBo

Herald Staff Writer

Concerned citizens contacted the Herald after they discovered that a Canadian goose at Lake Anna had become entangled in fishing line.

Krystie Wright and her son, Bryson Wright-Bruckmann, found the goose while walking around the lake this morning. The Barberton Parks and Recreation Department responded to the scene and were quickly able to locate the goose.

Bryson subsequently walked around the lake gathering excess fishing line and hooks, for which Parks Director Shane McAvinew was appreciative.

“He was very worried for the goose,” Krystie said.

In this week’s issue of the Herald, McAvinew commended citizens on their care for the wildlife at the lake, and stressed how important it is for everyone using the park to clean up litter.

“Please be responsible when you fish,” McAvinew said. “If you have excess lines, clean up after that. Not only from a littering standpoint, but from a safety standpoint. An animal can swallow it. Please be considerate of the environment.”

A swan became entangled in fishing line and had a fish hook lodged near its beak last week. The swan was taken to the vet and is now healthy and back home at Lake Anna.