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flag Twenty-five manatees died in Lee County waters Feb. 13–18, 2026; cold stress is suspected.

flag 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. flag Initial observations suggest cold stress may be a contributing factor, though the cause is not yet confirmed. flag The park was briefly closed for removal efforts, and crews used a crane to collect the animals. flag The FWC urges the public to report any injured, distressed, or dead manatees via its wildlife alert hotline. flag The incident coincides with broader cold-weather impacts on wildlife, including nearly 800 cold-stunned sea turtles found ashore statewide.

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