Urban Wildlife

Cape Fear Blue Marlin tournament kicks off Wednesday in Wrightsville Beach

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011, 3:42pm

Cape Fear Blue Marlin tournament kicks off Wednesday in Wrightsville Beach

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WECT) — The 38th annual Cape Fear Blue Marlin tournament is scheduled for Wednesday, June 29 through Saturday, July 2 at the Wrightsville Beach Marina.

Registration will be held Wednesday from 3-5 p.m. at the Marina and will be followed by a Captain’s Party from 6-10 p.m.

Thursday through Saturday will be fishing days from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. and weigh-ins will be completed from 4-8 p.m. each day. An awards ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday at Lumina Hall, next to the Wrightsville Beach Post Office.

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Wilmington man sets new state blackfin tuna record

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Monday, June 13th, 2011, 3:35pm

Wilmington man sets new state blackfin tuna record

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WECT) — A Wilmington man set a new state blackfin tuna record after netting a 40 pound, 11 ounce fish caught off Wrightsville Beach in May.

Michael C. Accattato reportedly caught the fish on May 10, breaking the former state record of 40 pounds. The fish measured 39 inches in total length and 29.5 inches around the girth, according to the N.C. Dept. of Environmental and Natural Resources.

Accattato used a Synit Pe3 Shimano Stella 8000 SW rod and reel with a Williamson Jet popper lure on 70-pound test line. He was fishing with Capt. Richard Crosson, Jr. of Living Waters Guide Service in Wilmington.

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Bird watchers invited to Airlie Gardens Wednesday morning

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Monday, June 6th, 2011, 12:52pm

Bird watchers invited to Airlie Gardens Wednesday morning

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WECT) — Guests are invited to join environmental educators for a walk through Airlie Gardens on Wednesday, June 8 as a part of a series of bird hikes.

A coastal site on the N.C. Birding Trail, Airlie Gardens reportedly provides habitat for over 145 species of birds at various times of the year. Hikes are free for members or with the $5 garden admission.

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Second case of rabies confirmed in New Hanover Co.

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011, 3:44pm

Second case of rabies confirmed in New Hanover Co.

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) — New Hanover County Animal Control Services confirmed a second case of rabies for the year.

According to Mark Boyer with New Hanover County, Animal Control Services was contacted last Friday after a resident shot and killed a raccoon on Bittern Court, off of Rogersville Rd. The homeowner reported handling the carcass without protective gloves and health officials notified the resident of possible exposure.

US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines recommend that animals not current on their rabies vaccinations be destroyed. Pets with up to date vaccinations should be re-boosterd within five days.

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CFPUA monitors water quality following a 22,400 gallon sewer spill over the weekend

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Monday, April 25th, 2011, 12:16pm

CFPUA monitors water quality following a 22,400 gallon sewer spill over the weekend

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) — The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority repaired a sewer spill over the weekend, but officials will continue to monitor water quality for several days in the Myrtle Ave. area along Bradley Creek.

A failure of the bypass pumping system caused the sewer spill from a manhole at 5:45 p.m. on Saturday, April 23. Within 40 minutes, CFPUA officials had repaired the spill. But approximately 22,400 gallons were discharged, most of which flowed into the Bradley Creek watershed.

CFPUA Environment and Safety Management staff reported the incident to the N.C. Division of Water Quality, Shellfish Sanitation and the New Hanover County Health Department. The staff began water quality monitoring on Sunday and will continue for several days to determine the impact of the spill.

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