Record Number of Manatees Killed by Boats in Florida This Year
An adult manatee and a calf feed on grass and algae next to a boat docked on the Indian River Lagoon in Brevard County, Florida, on June 11, 2019. A record number of manatees were killed by boats in Florida in 2019, according to preliminary statistics from the state fish and wildlife commission. (Jan Wesner Childs/weather.com) At a Glance 130 manatees died after being hit by boats in 2019.Overall, 574 manatees have died in Florida waters this year.Cold weather killed...