Incredibly rare rescue of endangered manatee on Cape Cod

In September of 2016, Washburn the manatee was rescued off the coast of Cape Cod by IFAW's rescue team just as the water temperatures began to drop to a dangerous level. She was brought to Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut where she spent 26 days enjoying her heated tank and snacking on endless lettuce. The Mystic Aquarium team then discovered the best part of her rescue.... She was pregnant! She was then flown to Florida (on her own private plane!!) with the help of the United States Coast Guard and SeaWorld, where she continued rehab for a short time. In late October, Washburn was released back into the warm Florida waters and will be able to give birth in the wild. We hope you enjoy Washburn's story as much as we do!
For more information on Washburn's release, please refer to our blog: www.ifaw.org/journal/pregnant...
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[@seancooper7325]

Great job guys!

[@wizzteck07]

Amazing work! Your foundation does so much good for animals, I'm big fan!:)

[@lauraadacerri1311]

che bella storia e cosi commovente,, suete super

[@GwendolineMerricksakicatnpix]

Hope there is a follow-up to this!:)