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CMA's Rescue Team in Belize recently rescued a stranded baby manatee that was found alone. Watch as rescuers find the calf, bottle feed it and transport it to a rehab center.
The male manatee calf was estimated to be only 2-3 weeks old. Rescuers carried him into the rescue truck and prepared for transport to a rehab center. He was covered with a towel and splashed with water to prepare for the long journey. The rehab center was several hours away. Rescuers kept the calf hydrated and poured water to keep it wet. The calf seemed physically OK during the initial assessment but showed signs of dehydration from not feeding in a while. Thanks to the rescuers, he received plenty of fluids during transport. After an hour-and-a-half trip, he was handed off to the rehab team and successfully made it to the Wildtracks rehab center, where he is getting some rest now.
The calf has a long road to recovery and eventual release, but he has a second chance at life thanks to rescuers and the community in Belize.
Learn more about manatee conservation in Belize.
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