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Story summary
- Construction on a $64 million ferry upgrade in Port Aransas, Texas, was paused due to a sighting of an endangered West Indian manatee.
- TxDOT crews confirmed the manatee was not in distress before work resumed.
- This incident highlights TxDOT's dedication to environmental protection and wildlife safety.
- Manatees are uncommon in Texas, usually migrating from Florida and Mexico in summer.
