Port St. Lucie residents want restrictions for boaters to protect manatees in C-24 Canal

People living along the C-24 canal in St. Lucie County told WPTV they’re concerned about manatees being harmed by speeding boaters.

WPTV reporter Tyler Hatfield took a boat ride with John Hesch, who lives along the canal. Hesch said the speeding boaters are putting the manatee habitat at risk.

Port St. Lucie residents want a ‘manatee zone’ for this canal…

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