Marco Island police respond to stranded manatee

Writer: Derrick Shaw
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Credit: Marco Island Police Department.

Marco Island Police Department responded to a stranded manatee Tuesday.

According to the Marco PD Twitter post, police assisted the response to transport a beached manatee on Marco Island for treatment and rehabilitaion.

Police say many good Samaritans also responded to the manatee to ensure it was comfortable during the process.

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