FWC Media Event: Manatee Release in Fort Lauderdale

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

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October 13, 2015

 

FWC Media Event

Photo, video, and interview opportunity

Manatee release in Fort Lauderdale

 

When: Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 11:30 a.m.

Where: George English Park at 1101 Bayview Dr., Fort Lauderdale, FL. Broward County.

Why: Photo, video, and interview opportunities are available.

Background: An FWC rescue team and various Fort Lauderdale emergency responders rescued the manatee from a water well station off the north bank of the New River. The rescue occurred May 12. FWC, and Fort Lauderdale Fire and Rescue officials will assist in the release.

Contact: Frank McCloy, 727-224-3674.

Rescued manatee

 

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FM/FWRI

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