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Manatee Rescued from Brush Fire, Rushed to Sea World

3/21/2025

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In Marathon, Florida, a manatee in distress faced a race against time as brush fires cut off access to its rehabilitation center. Battling pneumothorax, a serious lung condition, the manatee was stabilized before being swiftly transported to Sea World for critical medical care once the highway was cleared.

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Story summary

In Marathon, Florida, a manatee in distress faced a race against time as brush fires cut off access to its rehabilitation center. Battling pneumothorax, a serious lung condition, the manatee was stabilized before being swiftly transported to Sea World for critical medical care once the highway was cleared.