Pregnant Patsy the Manatee Released…In Homestead?
Gov. Charlie Crist joined wildlife officials to release a 1,000-pound, pregnant manatee near Homestead.
Patsy, who was found entangled in fishing line in Key Largo on April 29, was released Friday afternoon at Convoy Point in Biscayne National Park. The animal was rehabilitated at the Miami Seaquarium. She is expected to deliver her calf this summer.
Why was a manatee that spends much of her time in Key Largo released in Homestead…Was the 18 mile Stretch backed up?
Monofilament fishing line can cause serious injury or death for a variety of Florida wildlife. Florida’s Monofilament Recovery and Recycling Program is a statewide effort to educate the public about the problems caused by monofilament line left in the environment. The program encourages recycling through a network of line recycling bins and drop-off locations and conducts volunteer fishing line cleanup events. For more information, visit www.fishinglinerecycling.org.
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