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Small manatee rescued near Sanibel

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SANIBEL ISLAND, Fla. — A small manatee was rescued with bleaching and cold stress near Sanibel by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, according to a tweet sent out by FWC.

The manatee is being transported to ZooTampa after being successfully captured, and will stay there for rehabilitation.