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Volunteers rescue distressed manatee from Florida water, zoo says

By FOX 35 News Staff
Published  December 5, 2021 12:39pm EST
Manatees
FOX 35 Orlando

Manatee found injured, rescued by group of Florida volunteers

The manatee was found in distress at DeSoto Park near Satellite Beach.

A manatee is getting a second chance at life thanks to a very special group of volunteers at the Brevard Zoo.

The manatee was reportedly found in distress at DeSoto Park near Satellite Beach.

Rescue crews pulled the sea cow from the water, the zoo said.

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The animal is now said to be in the care of experts at SeaWorld Orlando. 

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