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.
Hard work on Devon’s shake-up plans ‘clear to see’, Government says
But challenge remain in bid to create a final proposal
Could costly social care services be merged across county?
Plymouth City Council leader willing to look at proposals to make life better for vulnerable children
Chiefs plug coaching gap
England under 20s' attack specialist joins Sandy Park
Vehicle hits railway bridge
But services restored quickly
How empty churches could answer Torbay's prayers for new homes
'It's a win-win situation'
Anger as councillor in racism row is chosen as Torbay's deputy mayor
'The deputy mayor should be a Conservative but it shouldn’t be this one'
