VERO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A manatee was released back into the ocean in Vero Beach last week.
On September 23, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) helped SeaWorld Orlando release Barber manatee into the wild at Round Island Riverside Park.
Barber was rescued in July 2025 after he was struck by a watercraft that caused him to become excessively buoyant. FWC says he was leaning towards one side, while floating at the surface and experiencing issues submerging…