MELBOURNE BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Manatee with fishing lure in mouth rescued on Earth Day, giving a sad reminder to keep our waterways clean. The manatee was rescued on April 22, the Florida Fish ...

Rescuers worked to save a manatee that had a fishing lure caught in its mouth on Melbourne Beach on Tuesday. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute says "Calliope" was equipped with ...

Manatees are an endangered species in Florida’s waters. One was rescued this week after it was found with hook in its mouth. This is not that manatee. FWC photo An endangered manatee found ...