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Manatee rescue update

Shannon Mulaire Reports

These photos of an injured manatee were taken Thursday, July 9, 2009 and show that the manatee had fresh wounds, and was excessively buoyant. Volunteers caught the sea cow and took it to Lowry Park Zoo's Manatee Hospital, where it is being evaluated and treated. Photos courtesy: Bill Stapleton.

These photos of an injured manatee were taken Thursday, July 9, 2009 and show that the manatee had fresh wounds, and was excessively buoyant. Volunteers caught the sea cow and took it to Lowry Park Zoo's Manatee Hospital, where it is being evaluated and treated. Photos courtesy: Bill Stapleton.

These photos of an injured manatee were taken Thursday, July 9, 2009 and show that the manatee had fresh wounds, and was excessively buoyant. Volunteers caught the sea cow and took it to Lowry Park Zoo's Manatee Hospital, where it is being evaluated and treated. Photos courtesy: Bill Stapleton.

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Rescued manatee's health improves

Updated: Monday, 20 Jul 2009, 5:38 PM EDT
Published : Monday, 20 Jul 2009, 5:38 PM EDT

    TAMPA - A manatee rescued off the coast of Palmetto earlier this month is doing much better today.

    Doctors at Lowry Park Zoo say the sea cow is showing signs of improvement.

    She was spotted in shallow waters off Manatee County on July 10th.

    Veterinarians removed some air trapped under one of her shoulders, and say she is acting more normally now that the procedure is done.
     

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