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Twenty-five manatees died in Lee County waters Feb. 13–18, 2026; cold stress is suspected.
Twenty-five manatees were found dead in Lee County waters, including Manatee Park and the Orange River, between February 13 and 18, 2026, prompting the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to investigate.
Initial observations suggest cold stress may be a contributing factor, though the cause is not yet confirmed.
The park was briefly closed for removal efforts, and crews used a crane to collect the animals.
The FWC urges the public to report any injured, distressed, or dead manatees via its wildlife alert hotline.
The incident coincides with broader cold-weather impacts on wildlife, including nearly 800 cold-stunned sea turtles found ashore statewide.
Veinticinco manatíes murieron en las aguas del condado de Lee el 13-18 de febrero de 2026; se sospecha de estrés por frío.