TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Hurricane the manatee was released into ocean
waters near Tampa after 24 years of captivity.
Born and raised in captivity, Hurricane was taken from the Lowry
Park Zoo yesterday and released at Blue Spring State Park in
Volusia County.
Two manatees from SeaWorld, Annie and Rocket were also released.
Hurricane was born at the Miami Seaquarium in 1983.
All three will be equipped with a satellite tracking device and
will be checked three times in the next year to be sure they're
feeding.
It took about 14 people to hoist Hurricane from the truck to the
spring.
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Captive Manatee Released Into Wild
24 year old manatee will be checked periodically for progress.
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Published: February 12, 2008
Published: February 12, 2008
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