The baby manatee that was rescued by personnel from the Ministry of Environment from a mangrove in Luperon Bay, up in Puerto Plata, showed signs of dehydration and has received special attention, according to technicians from the Ministry of Environment. The young female that only weighs about 130 pounds was rescued in just 3 feet of water. Technicians from the National Aquarium as well as the Ministry of the Environment are serving as “godparents and nannies” to the young mammal. According to the authorities there are no evident injuries, but the manatee is dehydrated. The veterinarians are providing supplements such as a specially-formulated milk designed for marine mammals and the mammal’s condition is stable.
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Diario Libre
19 November 2018
