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.
Calls for inclusion on Plymouth lord mayor role
It traditionally alternates between Conservative and Labour
Upgrades to Plymouth storm overflows to take place
Hoe bathing waters are priority to stop sewage discharges
Dartmoor finances facing biggest cut for years
'Do DEFRA think the Dartmoor pixie exists?'
Rare curlews and martens are leaving Dartmoor - for now
'We hope some of them choose to come back to the wonderful place that is Dartmoor'
Dartmoor phone mast gets the go-ahead
Better broadband and emergency cover promised
Livestock processing plant refused at Shebbear
Concerns about neighbouring land
