JFRD rescues manatee from mud banks along St. Johns River

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.