Florida Manatee Rescued from Storm Drain Now Recovering at SeaWorld Orlando
A 410-pound manatee was successfully rescued from a storm drain in Melbourne Beach, Florida, and is now recovering at SeaWorld Orlando. The manatee, seeking warmer waters, became trapped in the drain, prompting a coordinated rescue effort involving multiple fire rescue units, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the University of Florida, and Jack’s Wrecker Service. The rescue operation was initiated after a Melbourne Beach worker spotted the manatee. Vice Mayor Terry Cronin noted that the manatee was found during a survey of the storm drain system. The manatee is currently being cared for in a medical pool at SeaWorld Orlando, where it is breathing independently, moving on its own, and showing interest in food. SeaWorld's team is adjusting water levels to aid in the manatee's buoyancy and comfort as part of its rehabilitation process. 
