US EditionInjured mother manatee and calf are rescued in Florida and taken to SeaWorld
At least six manatees have been rescued in Lee County since Feb. 19 due to cold stress, watercraft injuries, and malnutrition, with statewide rescues surpassing 24 this year.
- This week, rescuers pulled an injured mother manatee and her calf from the Orange River near Fort Myers with aerial guidance from drone pilots, then transported them to SeaWorld Orlando for rehabilitation.
- Since Feb. 19, officials said, the mother and calf are among at least six manatees rescued in the county due to cold stress, watercraft injuries and malnutrition.
- Using a circling maneuver, rescuers corralled the sea cows like a fishing net while the sheriff's marine unit and advanced technology support unit assisted; half a dozen people heaved the animals onto the boat and offloaded at least one in a sling at a boat ramp.
- At SeaWorld Orlando, staff said the mother and calf remained under close observation Friday while the mother was stabilized with hydration and both received antibiotics early in rehabilitation.
- Earlier this month, a manatee rescued from a storm drain in Melbourne Beach highlights related efforts as statewide rescue totals reach at least 24 this year with more than 20 rehabilitated releases.
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Injured mother manatee, calf rescued and taken to SeaWorld
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Injured mother manatee and calf are rescued in Florida and taken to SeaWorld
Officials in Florida say an injured mother manatee and her calf have been rescued from a river and taken to SeaWorld Orlando for rehabilitation.
An injured manatee and her baby were rescued this week in a Florida river and moved to SeaWorld Orlando for rehabilitation, authorities said.
One of the most spectacular and risky animal rescues of 2026 took place in a river in southwest Florida, where a mother manatee and her calf were trapped, prompting a large-scale mobilization of authorities. The moment was captured on video and quickly went viral on social media. Manatee and her baby rescued from Florida river. Through their social media accounts, authorities from the Lee County Sheriff's Office reported on this complex rescue o…
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