Requiem for a manatee
My friend Adrian Vernon usually handles reporting for any dead manatees found in the Placencia area. The folks at SEA provide him logistical support. When a call came in this week, I went with Adrian to help move the carcass so it could be necropsied.
We found the small female near the shore in Mango Creek.
The cause of death hasn't been officially determined, but from the wounds it seem pretty obvious that this manatee has been struck by a boat motor. As more and more people and boats move to the Placencia area, manatee-boat collisions become a bigger and bigger problem.
Rest in peace little mermaid. We will remember you.
We found the small female near the shore in Mango Creek.
The cause of death hasn't been officially determined, but from the wounds it seem pretty obvious that this manatee has been struck by a boat motor. As more and more people and boats move to the Placencia area, manatee-boat collisions become a bigger and bigger problem.
Rest in peace little mermaid. We will remember you.
posted by T. Brook Smith at 11:30 AM
4 Comments:
Now that makes me sad.
Tim - I just found your blog. Keep up the good work!
Mark! Great to see you!
How are those central Illinois smallies performing for you?
I'll be back in state in a week or so. Let's plan a trip!
The manatee story was sad, but I liked liked the way you gave her the sweet send off.
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