Manatee rescued from crab trap in Brevard County

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Wildlife officials rescued a manatee from a crab trap in Brevard County on Friday.

Rescuers from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Brevard Zoo and SeaWorld helped free the manatee near Cocoa.

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Officials said the manatee was successfully rescued and taken to Jacksonville Zoo for rehabilitation.

Wildlife officials say spring is the time when manatees are on the move throughout Florida. Find out how you can help keep them safe here.

Read: 9 tips to keep manatees safe this spring

On Friday, our staff, @BrevardZoo and @SeaWorld rescued a #manatee entangled in a crab trap near Cocoa. The animal was successfully rescued and taken to @jacksonvillezoo for disentanglement and rehabilitation. pic.twitter.com/g9l3PPr0lk
— MyFWC (@MyFWC) March 27, 2023

Video: Fewer manatees are dying in Florida, but long-term issues remain Fewer manatees are dying from starvation this year, but state and federal wildlife officials say they are still worried about their long-term prognosis. (Melonie Holt, WFTV.com)

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