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Rescued Manatee Enzo Recovers from Cold Stress in Florida

1/25/2025

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A one-year-old manatee named Enzo was saved from frigid waters in Bayboro Harbor, St. Petersburg, Florida, and is now recuperating at ZooTampa. Found suffering from cold stress, he’s being nurtured in a warm pool. With winter rescues on the rise, Enzo's journey back to the wild will take about a year.

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A one-year-old manatee named Enzo was saved from frigid waters in Bayboro Harbor, St. Petersburg, Florida, and is now recuperating at ZooTampa. Found suffering from cold stress, he’s being nurtured in a warm pool. With winter rescues on the rise, Enzo's journey back to the wild will take about a year.