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Hurricane Idalia tears through Crystal River, a safe haven for manatees
ABC News via Yahoo News· 9 months agoJust over 30 years later, on Wednesday, a second powerful storm, Hurricane Idalia, dragged salt...
Photo gallery: Swimming with manatees in Florida
Deseret News via Yahoo News· 3 months agoSeeing manatees in person helped me understand why Christopher Columbus would confuse them with a mermaid. They really are beautiful. According to...
What It Is Like To Swim With Manatees In Florida
Southern Living via Yahoo News· 1 year agoPlus, when and where to go, and what to know. My preferred water temperature for swimming here in Florida hovers around 85°F, but when winter rolls...
Manatee rescued with entangled flipper stuck to face with fishing lure
The Hill via Yahoo News· 1 year agoA manatee near Crystal River, Florida, was rescued on Feb. 20 after its flipper was hooked to its...
How to swim with the manatees of Crystal River
Tampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Fla. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoEvery year, tourists from around the world flock to Crystal River. A brief drive through the charming Citrus County hamlet provides a hint as to why: You’ll find manatee-shaped mailboxes, manatee ...
Can I touch a manatee? What to do if you get close to a Florida manatee (hint: stay away)
Daytona Beach News-Journal via Yahoo News· 1 year agoMaybe you're swimming. Maybe you're SCUBA diving or wading. Maybe you're in a boat, and you see...
See the iconic Florida manatees as they keep fighting for survival
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 7 months agoCRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. – Ripples from the August rain made it hard to see what was happening in the...
Manatee gets flipper stuck to face after tangling with fishing lure in Florida river
Miami Herald via AOL· 1 year agoAn unusual water rescue was staged in Florida’s Crystal River after witnesses reported a discarded...
Explore the Waterways of Crystal River, Florida
Outside via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThis article originally appeared on Outside In Florida, outdoor activities and watersports are a year-round affair. Water temperatures for natural...
I Couldn't Turn Off The Critical Voice In My Head. Then I Went Swimming With Manatees.
HuffPost via Yahoo News· 2 years ago(Photo: Misty Van Foeken) I sat on a cold bench outside the women’s bathroom and watched as steam...