SeaWorld Rescues Injured Manatee In Merritt Island
MERRITT ISLAND, Florida –
SeaWorld Orlando's animal rescue team traveled to Skykes Creek in Merritt
Island, Florida, this afternoon to rescue a 10-foot manatee. The manatee
had severe injuries
to its front right flipper caused by crab pot line. Fishing line was
also wrapped around both of its front flippers.
The
adult, weighing nearly 1,400 pounds, was transported by the rescue team
to SeaWorld Orlando for further evaluation and care. After assessment,
its front left flipper
was amputated and bandaged. The manatee is currently in guarded
condition and is receiving antibiotics.
SeaWorld's
animal rescue team is on call 24/7 to save and care for injured,
orphaned or ill animals. So far in 2012, SeaWorld Orlando has rescued 12
manatees.
All manatee rescue footage produced by SeaWorld under FWS Permit Number MA7701911.
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