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Rehabilitated Manatee Returned to the Wild
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A young male manatee that was rescued by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservationil, Tom Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.comIEmail, Debbie Russell, Editor: d
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Spring in Crystal River. The manatee was suffering from cold stress injuries and was un-
derweight. FWC brought him to the Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
for treatment and rehabilitation.
The park staff decided to name him Roosevelt in honor of his rescue taking place
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on President's Day. President Theodore Roosevelt created the Civilian Conservation Corp
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that led to the creation of the Florida Park Service. Under the care of the park's Wildlife
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Care Rangers and our Veterinarian, Dr. Ray Ball, Roosevelt's condition quickly improved.
his week's featured photo is of Adrian Broberg with a 65.8 lb Cobia. Adrian is in 1st place in
After a short three months of care, Roosevelt was ready to be released back into the Crystal
Captains Cove Big Cobia Contest.
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River. Photo courtesy Joe Dube.
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