A manatee in heat became stuck at the south end of the island Friday night, after a herd of male manatees chased her onto the beach. The situation began ealier Friday, when too many suitors drove her up onto the beach. By Friday afternoon, she was stuck halfway up the beach, apparently trying to get away from the pursuing males. Friday evening, she was fully beached. While manatees do not typically travel in herds, a mating herd can form during…
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