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.

Florida Emergency Crews Rip Up Road To Rescue Juvenile Manatee Trapped In A Storm Drain

adorable baby manatee Multiple agencies in Melbourne Beach, Florida came together this week to rescue a juvenile manatee that had gotten itself stuck inside a storm drain. Officials believe the manatee was seeking warmer water after weeks of cold weather here in the Sunshine State when it got stuck. Initially, sounds from the manatee were heard and it was then discovered when a crew popped open a manhole cover to see the juvenile sea cow stuck. …

410-pound manatee stuck in storm drain

Multiple fire rescue units and wildlife officials were called in to rescue a male manatee after it got stuck in a storm drain in Melbourne Beach, Florida.

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.