Tour guide, vacationers, FWC tend to manatee rescue

A juvenile manatee comes up for air near Leffis Key in Bradenton Beach Feb. 25 before being rescued for possible cold shock. To report marinelife or wildlife in distress, call the Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-FWCC (888-404-3922). Islander Photo: Capt. Katie Tupin

Rescuers from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission corral a manatee calf that become separated from its mother Feb. 25 at the Coquina Boat Ramp in Bradenton Beach. Rescuers said the male manatee, around 3 years of age, appeared to be suffering from cold shock. It was transported by truck to the ZooTampa at Lowry Park in Tampa, where it will be rehabilitated. Islander Photo: Capt. Joey Sweet

Owen Bossert, 10, and sister Aurora, 6, observe a juvenile manatee Feb. 25 at the Coquina South Boat Ramp in Bradenton Beach. The manatee was rescued by the FWC after tour boat Capt. Katie Tupin observed it was separated from its mother and appeared to be in distress and then contacted the FWC. Islander Photo: Capt. Katie Tupin