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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Beloved manatee dies after 54+ years due to watercraft collision
Paddy Doyle, a beloved manatee and long-term adoptee with the Save the Manatee Club, died from a collision with a watercraft near Jacksonville in April, according to officials. Paddy was one of the oldest documented manatees, having first been spotted at Blue Spring in 1971 before it became a protected sanctuary. Save the Manatee Club's Manatee Specialist, Wayne Hartley, remembers him as one of the first 18 manatees studied when genealogical research began there in 1980. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< He would visit Blue Spring every winter and summer months, and appeared in mating herds in Lake Monroe. 'Over the course of his lifetime, he dodged countless boats, adjusted to a changing environment as development in Florida expanded and experienced many changes to the environment of the St. Johns River that he was born into,' said STMC. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] Over the years, additional protections to preserve manatees were implemented at Blue Spring and St. Johns River. 'Paddy Doyle is leaving behind a lasting legacy and will be sorely missed by so very many.' Below is a tribute video created by the Save The Manatee Club: [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter]
CNN
23-05-2025
- Science
- CNN
CNN10: The big stories of Friday 5/23, explained in 10 minutes
Today on CNN 10, we take you to the largest gypsum dune field in the world and find out what makes the geological feature so unique. We'll also learn what type of humanitarian aid has been allowed into war-torn Gaza this week, before getting an update on the fight to protect the manatee's food source in a Florida lagoon. And we'll find out how one teen is going to great heights to raise awareness for pediatric cancer research. All this and more on today's CNN 10!
CNN
22-05-2025
- Science
- CNN
CNN10: The big stories of Friday 5/23, explained in 10 minutes
Today on CNN 10, we take you to the largest gypsum dune field in the world and find out what makes the geological feature so unique. We'll also learn what type of humanitarian aid has been allowed into war-torn Gaza this week, before getting an update on the fight to protect the manatee's food source in a Florida lagoon. And we'll find out how one teen is going to great heights to raise awareness for pediatric cancer research. All this and more on today's CNN 10!
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Manatee left unattended before death while employees drained pool at Homosassa state park: Report
The Brief A manatee died at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park in January after employees left her unattended while draining the pool, according to a new report from the USDA. The inspection report said the pool drained faster than anticipated when nobody was watching, and because of how Shantay was positioned, she got trapped and drowned. The necropsy also states that Shantay's immobility from the pre-existing injuries "likely contributed to this unfortunate event." HOMOSASSA, Fla. - A 1,000-pound female manatee named Shantay died at the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park in January after employees left her unattended while draining the pool she was in, according to a new report from the USDA. "They've had really an excellent record for manatee care, but it is something that I believe was avoidable. And at the same time, I think the measures are being taken to ensure this wouldn't happen again," Save the Manatee Club Executive Director Dr. Patrick Rose said. READ: FWC investigating 9 manatee deaths in 6 weeks in the Homosassa River Dig deeper The inspection report said the pool drained faster than anticipated when nobody was watching, and because of how Shantay was positioned, she got trapped and drowned. She had been recovering at the state park after suffering a boat strike. "They were trying to give better personal care to Shantay, the manatee, that was being rehabilitated. And in order to do that, they needed to lower the level of water in the tank where she was being held. And at that situation was the water drained faster. There should have been someone there on it all the time, in my opinion, and there wasn't," Dr. Rose said. The necropsy also states that Shantay's immobility from the pre-existing injuries "likely contributed to this unfortunate event." Follow FOX 13 on YouTube "Failure to implement proper handling procedures can result in injury or death of the animal. Handling of all animals shall be done as expeditiously and carefully as possible in a manner that does not cause trauma," the report states. The other side In a statement sent into FOX 13, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection wrote in part "...park staff worked closely with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to review what occurred and have taken steps to help prevent future issues. As part of these efforts, the manatees under care were relocated to a secure spring location and have not been housed in that pool until necessary repairs were completed..." Dr. Rose said he's confident the proper changes have been made to prevent something similar from happening in the future. "I do believe changes are already being made. It's not to excuse what happened, but to learn from it and to ensure that this would never happen again," Rose said. The Source The information in this story was gathered by FOX 13's Jordan Bowen. WATCH FOX 13 NEWS: STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app:Apple |Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
WATCH: School of fish chases shark and manatee
DUNEDIN, Fla. (WFLA) — Drone operator John Yanchoris captured an incredible look at symbiosis in action. Footage taken last week at the Dunedin Causeway shows a school of fish closely following a shark as it swims around. Shark cam captures 'epic' encounter with 10-foot great white in Florida A few minutes later, a manatee drifts a little too close and finds himself similarly surrounded by the school. Fish will often trail sharks to snatch up their leftovers or even eat parasites that live on the skin of some species. Herbivorous manatees, on the other hand, can provide a safe shadow for fish to hide in to keep them protected from predators. The fish could also be snacking on algae that can grow on manatees. Whatever the case may be in this scene, the shark and manatee don't seem too bothered by the presence of the fish, making it a great example of mutually-beneficial symbiosis. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
