Sharks may have left the area before Ian made landfall. Others, like manatees, may have been stranded as Ian pulled water from rivers and bays.
Author: Chad Gillis, Fort Myers News-Press
As record Florida manatee deaths climb, state and feds prepare for another deadly winter
Florida wildlife management agencies met to discuss the Unusual Mortality Event that has claimed hundreds of manatees in the Indian River Lagoon.
Florida manatees are dying in droves this year. Experts blame poor water quality, starvation
Florida has recorded more manatee deaths this year than the first two months of 2019 and 2020 combined. Experts point to starvation and bad water.
‘Not seen anything like this’: Stumbling panthers may have been poisoned. It’s stumping Florida officials
Both cat species have been observed walking with a strange gait and may be suffering from some type of poisoning, Florida wildlife officials said.
In rare photo, crocodile suns itself with alligator at Florida golf course
The female crocodile, who the golf course maintenance team named “Fred,” was once spotted resting on an alligator’s tale at Sanibel Island Golf Club.