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Florida Officers Rescue Endangered 14-Foot Sawfish

3/2/2025

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In a heartwarming rescue, Florida Fish and Wildlife officers, alongside local police, freed a 14-foot endangered smalltooth sawfish ensnared in a net in Manalapan. The team ensured the majestic creature was unharmed and collected a vital sample for research, highlighting the ongoing efforts to protect this critically endangered species native to Florida's southern coast.

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Story summary

In a heartwarming rescue, Florida Fish and Wildlife officers, alongside local police, freed a 14-foot endangered smalltooth sawfish ensnared in a net in Manalapan. The team ensured the majestic creature was unharmed and collected a vital sample for research, highlighting the ongoing efforts to protect this critically endangered species native to Florida's southern coast.