JFRD rescues manatee from mud banks along St. Johns River Crews finished the rescue just before sunset Photo courtesy of Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department. (News4JAX.com)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department was called Friday evening to Metropolitan Park, where crews worked to rescue a manatee.
JFRD staff could be seen hoisting the manatee from the shallow waters using a crane.
According to JFRD, the manatee was caught at low tide in the mud banks along the St. Johns River by Metro Park.
In a tweet shared by the agency, it was not an “everyday rescue,” but crews were able to help the manatee from the water after a few hours.
A truck marked “manatee rescue” could be seen in the background.
News4JAX is working to gather additional information from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
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