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stanton8 · Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2007 10:34 am Post subject: question about the manatee

There is a full time resident manatee in Port Mansfield. Its been there for a few years and the cold weather doesn't seem to bother him. I guess I'm a little confused as to why this animal needed to be rescued. What will ultimately happen to it?

BeachbumCSF · Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2007 11:50 am Post subject:

Port Mansfield may be right on the northern border for the Mexican species. I know they see a lot of them in the summer in the lower laguna. Weather wise, Brownsville stays a warmer than us throughout the winter.

This particular animals is clearly under wieght. Also, one sign that shows us the cold is effecting it is that the skin is sloughing off and there are a lot of light color spots. This has been documented before and the cause is being too cold. Our bay water temps (in surf temps) dip into the 50sF in the winter time. Not for long periods, be still gets down there. These animals comfort zone is between 75F and 86F. They are not like dolphin and whales that have a blubber layer to help insulate them against the cold.

This animal is going to be transported to Florida in the near future to be in a more favorable environment for rehab. They will have to do DNA testing to see what species it is so when it is time to be released, they will know if it needs to be released in Florida or Mexico.
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stanton8 · Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2007 7:26 pm Post subject:

I guess I never thought of the Mansfield manatee being a mexican variety. Thanks for the info.
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BeachbumCSF · Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 7:28 pm Post subject:

More picture and vids:

1-5-07 pics: http://coast-shark.com/Reports/01-05-07/

1-7-07 pics and video: http://coast-shark.com/Reports/01-07-07/

He is in Florida now. The updates will tell you more.
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rabbit · Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 7:06 am Post subject:

Thanks for the update and pics. I didnt know there was a difference either. Very Happy

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SALTYDOG · Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 7:45 am Post subject:

Nice to see Texas Dennis headed home.

Thanks for the up date and information on the different species.

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paulj4400 · Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 9:52 am Post subject:

Thanks for the report & pictures. They are always interesting and informative.
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verdjoli · Joined: 04 Jan 2007 Posts: 1 Location: Bishop, Tx

I am the Safety gal for Zachry construction and I was here at Citgo during the rescue. Zachry was the company that actually operated the crane and assisted in the manatee rescue. I was very proud to assist my guys with setting up all of the equipment and rigging needed. We were all very happy at the outcome of this rescue since we spent all day down there keeping a close eye on him. He kept the whole refinery entertained during the day! Again, thanks for everything.

snakecan2 · Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 2:32 pm Post subject:

Awesome report and job.

BeachbumCSF · Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 1:39 pm Post subject: Re: Rescue eyewitness