Death of juvenile cassowary prompts fishing warning in Queensland

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On July 27, the Department of Environment, Tourism, Science, and Innovation was told that one of the juvenile cassowaries was seen with a fishing line hanging from its beak. The bird was captured, sedated and assessed, but despite the veterinary efforts, the cassowary died from its injuries. Video voice-over powered by AI.

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00:00Wildlife rangers in Coquette Point, Queensland were monitoring a family of casseries after

00:05they began approaching people for food during July 2025.

00:10On July 27, the Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation was told that

00:16one of the juvenile casseries was seen with a fishing line hanging from its beak.

00:21The bird was captured, sedated and assessed, but despite the veterinary efforts, the casserie

00:26died from its injuries.

00:29Researchers believe the baited fishing line was discarded as rubbish near the Johnstone

00:33River before it was picked up by the young bird.

00:36It's prompted reminders for visitors to Innisfail and other wet tropical areas to dispose of their

00:41fishing waste properly and to avoid feeding wildlife.

00:46Sightings of injured, sick or orphaned casseries can be reported by calling 1300 130 372.

00:59Here we go.

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