Injured manatee and its calf rescued from Florida river and transported to SeaWorld
Manatee Rescue in Florida This week, a mother manatee and her calf were rescued from a river in Florida and taken to SeaWorld Orlando for treatment, according to officials. A drone pilot played a crucial role by capturing aerial footage that helped guide the rescue team to the manatees in the Orange River near Fort […]
400-pound manatee rescued from a Florida storm drain is now healing at SeaWorld Orlando
Manatee Rescued from Storm Drain in Florida A manatee, which became trapped in a storm drain in Florida while looking for warmer waters, is now recuperating at SeaWorld Orlando following an extensive rescue operation. On Tuesday, various fire and rescue units, along with teams from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the University […]
Texas team stops $64 million building project due to rare manatee observation
This summer, a $64 million ferry project on the Texas Gulf Coast was temporarily halted due to an encounter with West Indian manatees. The Texas Department of Transportation indicated that their crews knew what to do when they observed these gentle giants swimming nearby. As construction crews were upgrading the Port Aransas Ferry System’s ramps […]
Baby manatee found stranded in Florida pond due to Hurricane Helen
It's a sea cow, not a pond cow. A young manatee has been rescued from a small Florida pond (a mile and a half from open water) after it became stranded by Hurricane Helen's storm surge. Tampa Zoo's manatee rescue team transports new friendGulley will go to the zoo where he will recuperate before being […]