What do you do when you catch something that is not a fish?

[MichaelAngelo]

I've successfully unhooked a turtle, it juts depends on how deep it's hooked. A few years ago, a seagull flew into somebody's cast and got wrapped in the line. He reeled it in and we worked together to unravel it. Unless we're talking about a snapping turtle or an alligator I'd generally prefer to try to get as much hardware out of the animal as possible instead of just cutting the line without trying to have a look at the damage.