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A 410-pound manatee rescued from a Florida storm drain is recovering at SeaWorld Orlando

A rescued manatee is recovering at SeaWorld Orlando after crews pulled it from a Florida storm drain. A city worker in Melbourne Beach spotted the 410-pound male stuck during a storm drain survey Tuesday. The city called in multiple fire rescue units and wildlife officials. Teams from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the University of Florida helped. A wrecker service also joined the effort. A SeaWorld spokesperson says the manatee was breathing on his own and moving independently. Officials say manatees still face risks after recent starvation die-offs.

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