RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A manatee was rescued from the Tar River canal in Greenville, the first documented case of a manatee being rescued in the state. “Manatees are regularly seen in N.C ...

A manatee rescued from the Tar River earlier this month is the first documented live manatee rescue in North Carolina’s history, the state’s Wildlife Resources Commission said.

Inside Rescue's 1000th Manatee Release: ... Like the other rescued manatees at Sea World, Owa was also given antibiotics and fed hearty meals of hydroponically-grown lettuce.

Crews rescued a manatee last week from the Tar River in Pitt County, marking the first live rescue of a manatee in the state. The 855-pound manatee is doing well and eating on her own, according ...

First NC live manatee rescue: Multi-agency effort saves distressed animal in Greenville’s Tar River. Published 12:00 am Tuesday, December 3, 2024 ...

The manatee weighs about 855 pounds and measures almost 9 feet, according to SeaWorld. SeaWorld Orlando’s Rescue Team took the manatee to Florida for further care.

A manatee rescued from the Tar River earlier this month is the first documented live manatee rescue in North Carolina’s history, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission said.

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