The endangered manatees in Florida are seeking warmth in the face of cold waters. Hundreds of manatees gathered at Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge Complex and Blue Spring State Park to stay warm. The changing water temperatures have led to an increase in manatee rescues due to cold stress. The large manatee population in Crystal River, FL, is at risk due to the cold weather. Additionally, rip currents along South Florida beaches have prompted warnings from ocean rescue officials and led to the rescue of several swimmers in distress over the past two days.
A record 932 of manatees were counted at Blue Spring State Park earlier this week. That's good news because Florida's manatees have been dying at an alarming rate. Here's a look at what is being done to help save them: https://t.co/80I6NPqB3S https://t.co/DlqgMvb87M
A manatee rescue near downtown Bradenton was an FWC crew's fourth rescue of the day, as water temperature changes lead to more cases of cold stress. w/ @tompkinscondie📸 https://t.co/9xHJzCSyxd
Rip currents along South Florida beaches have prompted a warning from ocean rescue officials and led rescuers to save several swimmers in distress over the past two days.. https://t.co/1kANFIRoHS
Hundreds of manatees gathered in warm water springs in Florida to stay warm as other waters became cold this week. Manatees can face health problems, including death if they're in water colder than 68 degrees for a long time. https://t.co/wh5yEEh2q1
Check it out! These manatees flocked to Three Sisters Springs at Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge Complex to warm up. Crystal River, FL has one of the largest populations of the endangered manatees. #FLwx https://t.co/CxbQ3ildq4