WOODS HOLE, MASS. (WHDH) - A leatherback turtle found itself all tangled up Sunday morning in Woods Hole.

Officials responded to a call about the turtle and launched a rescue boat immediately.

Crews found the leatherback wrapped in a line attached to a lobster pot.

He was cut free, and released.

Officers said the turtle appeared to be in good health.

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