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USA Today
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Manatee sneaks up on wading man; moment he spots it is priceless
Manatee sneaks up on wading man; moment he spots it is priceless A man wading in the water off a beach near Clearwater, Florida, was totally oblivious to a curious manatee that swam up next to him and sat motionless for a good 20 seconds before being noticed. And when the unsuspecting man did spot the manatee, he wasted little time in reacting in a panic. He bolted to his left, and the startled manatee swam off to its right. Michael McCarthy, owner of the See Through Canoe Company, posted video of the recent encounter on YouTube. 'This guy had a moment of serious panic but fortunately it was just a Manatee being curious,' McCarthy wrote in the YouTube description. 'Manatees are super curious and often check out anything new in their environment, including people sometimes. 'It's often hard to spot them below the surface of the water though, even when it's really clear.' Also on FTW Outdoors: 'Ghost elephant' seen for first time in years; is it a lone survivor? Manatees are known as gentle giants as they are a docile, calm creature and pose no threat to humans. Except to scare them occasionally. Photo courtesy of See Through Canoe.
USA Today
08-04-2025
- USA Today
Giant stingrays swarm swimmer, but that's probably the least of his problems
Giant stingrays swarm swimmer, but that's probably the least of his problems Footage has surfaced showing a swimmer in Florida seemingly unaware that three giant eagle rays are approaching him. Not that they posed much of a threat. Spotted eagle rays, although they can measure 10 feet across and weigh 500 pounds, are only dangerous when forced into a defensive posture. But the man figured to be in a world of pain, regardless, after his swim. ALSO: Florida charter captain boards angler's boat, threatens him in tense confrontation As the See Through Canoe Company remarked via Instagram: 'This guy was in far more danger of a severe sunburn than he was of being stung by the Spotted Eagle Rays.' One of the top comments: "That dude needs medical attention.'
