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Manatees Struggle With Florida's Recent Freezes

One of Florida’s most endangered species is coming out of last month’s cold snap very hard hit. Hundreds of manatees died across the state as temperatures dipped below freezing for several days straight. As Vic Micolucci reports, recently a team of researchers, veterinarians and biologists took a closer look at the half-ton mammals and how they’re doing.

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Vic is a reporter for WUFT News who may be contacted by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news @wuft.org