Trapped Manatee Hoisted From Storm Drain in Florida

Floridians Dig Up Street to Rescue Manatee from Storm Drain

Floridians joined forces to rescue a 400 pound manatee from a dangerous situation in Melbourne Beach on Tuesday.

410-Pound Manatee Rescued From Florida Storm Drain

A manatee that got stuck in a Florida storm drain while seeking warmer waters is on the mend at SeaWorld Orlando after a coordinated rescue effort, the AP reports. Multiple fire rescue units and officials from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the University of Florida and even Jack's...

'It took a village.' Florida crews rescue 'Melby,' a 410-pound manatee

The juvenile manatee was rescued from a Florida storm drain after a public tip and multi-agency effort. He is now recovering at SeaWorld Orlando.

'It took a village': Crews dig up road to rescue manatee trapped in Florida storm drain

After the manatee was discovered, the next step was getting permission to start digging the road up so rescuers could access him.

Manatee Rescued From Florida Storm Drain Recovering At SeaWorld Orlando

The 410-pound aquatic mammal is on the mend after a coordinated rescue effort.

A 410-pound manatee rescued from a Florida storm drain is recovering at SeaWorld Orlando

A rescued manatee is recovering at SeaWorld Orlando after crews pulled it from a Florida storm drain. A city worker in Melbourne Beach spotted the 410-pound male stuck during a storm drain survey Tuesday. The city called in multiple fire…