A visit to the manatee safe haven in Florida’s Kings Bay l GMA

Paul Cross is the director of operations at Plantation on Crystal River, an area that has been restored to accommodate the gentle giants off Florida's west coast.
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[@paulabudge1257]

So proud of our local conservationists! It takes a total group effort.

[@floridaviolets9601]

It's an amazing experience to swim with manatees. But locals worship them so if u do anything to them or even go near them (in an unsafe manor), there are people watching and they will call authorities. It's a very serious matter in Crystal River and Homosassa.

[@paulabudge1257]

As it should be.

[@jimmylieb5225]

quite a change from just the last couple years. say yes to Manatees!!