ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Two manatees are recovering from cold stress after being rescued in St. Petersburg last week.
Rescue teams pulled the animals from the water following a period of frigid temperatures in Florida.
The rescued manatees include a 290-pound female and a 310-pound male.
Cold stress is a significant health concern for manatees during the winter months, specifically when water temperatures drop below 68 degrees.
Wildlife agents reported that both manatees are responding well to their current treatment.
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