BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says fewer manatees are dying in Florida waters this year.
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A new report shows as of Oct. 27, 489 manatees have died.
At this time last year, 727 had died.
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This year, 79 deaths have been from boat strikes, which is ahead of last year’s pace.
Biologists say during colder weather, it’s important to look out for manatees in waterways that are trying to migrate to warmer waters.
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