We recently teamed up with local fire districts, including North River Fire District, for Animal Technical Rescue training provided by UF VETS Animal Technical Rescue & Disaster Response. Crews practiced lifesaving techniques to safely rescue animals from tough situations. Check out the video to see teamwork in action! | Manatee County Sheriff's Office

SUCCESSFUL MANATEE RESCUE! This morning, Dolphin Research Center’s Manatee Rescue Team and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) rescued a very young manatee in Marathon, FL. The approximately 5-foot male calf was monitored without interference for over 24 hours to determine that he was, in fact, orphaned and not being cared for by an adult manatee. He was evaluated onsite by Dolphin Research Center Veterinarian, Dr. Scott Gearhart and is being transported to SeaWorld Orlando