TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — With Tampa Bay in the grip of a cold snap, local wildlife is feeling the impact.
In particular, manatees, which are highly intolerant to the cold. Several have had to be rescued.
NOAA satellite shows snow covering Florida, southern states
A manatee was pulled from the St. Pete harbor area on Wednesday after cold stress nearly cost him his life. He’s one of four manatees rescued recently as temperatures drop across the bay.
Manatees are some of Florida’s most beloved wildlife, but they are also among the most vulnerable when cold weather strikes…