A
large group of Manatees were sighted in the Apalachicola Bay on
Monday.
At
least 6 manatees were sighted in the Apalachicola Bay just south of
the Apalachicola Bridge on Monday.
Manatee
sightings in this portion of the state are rare, but certainly not
unheard of, especially in the summer months when the water
temperature rises above 68 degrees.
But
since there are manatees here, boaters should take extra precautions
to protect the animals.
Boaters
should obey all posted boat speed limits, stay in marked channels,
and wear polarized sunglasses while boating to improve vision.
Also
don’t boat over grass flats or areas where manatees congregate.
Boaters
who find an injured or dead manatee, or one that is being harassed by
other boaters should call the Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission for Assistance.
The
number for the Wildlife alert hotline is 1- 888-404-FWCC
http://live.oysterradio.com/
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