CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Manatee stuck in ditch rescued, returned to river after king tides

Summary

A manatee found in a shallow ditch was rescued on Oct. 27, 2026 in Indian River County, Florida. A team with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Indian River County Sheriffs Office worked together to remove the manatee from the ditch. It was released into a larger river area, as seen in the bodycamera footage captured by the Indian River County Sheriffs Office.

Description from Toronto Sun.