After six weeks of rehabilitation a mother manatee and her calf were released back into Crystal River, Florida. The two were named Mrs. Pete and Repeat during their short visit at Lowry Park Zoo, in Tampa.

Mrs. Pete was seen floating lopsided, which is sign of medical difficulties, she was breathing slow and had new scars on her back from boat propellers. After the test results came back, it was found that she had a bruised chest and possibly a bruised lung.

The workers from the manatee rescue team at the zoo, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service all met at the boat ramp at the Port Hotel and Marina in Crystal River, Florida. With a large tarp and nine strong people, Mrs. Pete and her baby were placed in the water and quickly swam into King’s Bay.

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