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Good Samaritans Team Up To Save Two Stranded Manatees

Good Samaritans Team Up To Save Two Stranded Manatees

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By: Laura O’Brien

A large group of beachgoers had the opportunity to save two lives last Thursday.

The strangers sprung into action as a team when a pair of manatees became stranded on a beach in Naples, Florida. The good samaritans called the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission but decided to take matters into their own hands because FFWC was unable to make it to the beach in a timely manner.

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The adults began to roll the manatees back into deeper waters, and while Amanda Luebke’s children helped their mother and the other adults by digging a trench toward the water. Luebke’s family believed that the manatees must have weighed 400 to 500 pounds. Adult Florida manatees live for 50 to 60 years and weigh a whopping 1,500 to 1,800 pounds. The group worked for hours to save the two manatees, and after quite a bit of effort, the manatees were safely back in deeper waters!

Learn more from our sources, https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/national/strangers-work-together-to-save-two-suffocating-manatees-on-florida-beach , and https://defenders.org/florida-manatee/basic-facts

Laura O'Brien

About the author:

Hi! My name is Laura and I’m a student in California. I switched from a major in natural resource conservation to physics, because I believe that with my coursework in physics and computer programming, I will be better able to make positive changes for our environment. I’ve loved the ocean and its inhabitants since I was young, and I think that spreading my love for the ocean and educating people about our environment is more important now than ever before. I hope that through education and activism, I can help improve our relationship with the ocean and the environment as a whole.

I love the ocean for so many reasons. It’s hard to narrow it down! I love animals, and marine life is especially amazing to me. I love how diverse the ocean is as a habitat, and I love the amazingly unique creatures that live in it. I also grew up next to the ocean, so my favorite memories are in and around the water. When I was little, I loved to play in the sand and try to catch little crustaceans and fish in the water. Then, when I got older I joined the swim team, and began to surf, snorkel, and kayak; so I saw a whole new side of the sea. To me, the ocean has always felt like home.

I love sea turtles! Growing up in Florida, I have always been a fan of reptiles; which is probably why sea turtles are my favorite ocean inhabitant. They’re cute, they’re clumsy, they’re downright adorable. If I had to pick a certain species, I’d say my favorite are green sea turtles. Sea Turtles: Raddest animals in the sea.

Aside from my studies, I like to stay active mentally and physically. I like to watch documentaries and youtube channels like PBS CrashCourse. Most days I either run in the hills around my house or go climb at my rock gym. Other times, I like to explore trails and even the city, to find new interesting things to do. I’m also a fan of camping, so I love to do that when the opportunity knocks. I also love to go to concerts and music festivals with my friends. And of course, above all, I love to be near the water. I love going out on my friend's boat, and hanging out at the beach. Sunshine and sand under my toes are the best feelings in the world!