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Manatee returns to ocean after washing ashore in Palm Beach
Original: Manatee safely returns to ocean after washing ashore in Palm Beach while escaping mating males
A manatee that washed ashore in Palm Beach, Florida, while trying to escape mating males has been safely returned to the ocean. Rescuers intervened after the animal became stranded on the beach during the episode, which is common in the area during mating season. The manatee was released without reported injuries.
Why now: The unusual stranding and successful rescue drew local attention during manatee mating season.
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- Manatee safely returns to ocean after washing ashore in Palm Beach while escaping mating males · WPTV
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