Manatee rescued after it became stuck on side of road 

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Stranded High & Dry

Our staff and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service continue to respond to the manatee Unusual Mortality Event (UME) on the East Coast. While not related to the UME, our team rescued a stranded manatee on the side of the road in Crystal River after a storm passed through. How did a manatee end up on dry land? During high tide, the manatee was likely able to swim near the side of the road in the rising waters, and when the waters receded, it got stuck! If you see an injured, distressed, sick or dead marine mammal, please call our Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404- 3922. Early rescue efforts may save a marine animal’s life!