A member of the public spotted the bird in a distressed state in a garden.
He was taken to a RSPCA wildlife centre in Somerset for rehabilitation before being released back into the wild.
The RSPCA is reminding anglers to safely dispose of netting, lines and hooks safely.
Two men missing after entering sea
Huge emergency response in Budleigh Salterton
Students take over Radio Exe
Christmas Day special from Xpression FM
Work to start on major Tavistock Road improvements
£45 million scheme moves to phase 2
Last night of the Christmas Proms - REVIEW
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra at the Great Hall
Christmas snow possible on Dartmoor
That's despite no white-Christmas predicted
Car thug sought
This man may be able to help enquiries
