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Manatee calf rescue

A manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) calf named Sayle had her right flipper entangled in fishing line. After the veterinarian removed the line he took a blood sample to check for possible infections. The vets, scientists and conservationists helped as much as possible, but the young manatee died a couple weeks after this image was made.

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A manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) calf named Sayle had her right flipper entangled in fishing line. After the veterinarian removed the line he took a blood sample to check for possible infections. The vets, scientists and conservationists helped as much as possible, but the young manatee died a couple weeks after this image was made.