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Invasion of the manatees:
Natural Florida springs closed after more than 300 of the lumbering sea mammals rush in together
Three Sisters Springs has an average of 65 manatees gathered at once
On Monday at noon, more than 300 rushed into the central pool
Volunteers blocked off public walkways to deal with the animals
Manatees gravitate to shallow springs in cold weather to warm up
A wildlife park was forced to shut down after more than 300 manatees swam into the central pool at once.
The rush at Three Sisters Springs in Citrus County, Florida, came after a rise in tides at noon on Monday.
With an average of 65 manatees in the pool at once during cold weather, volunteers blocked off public walkways as they tried to ensure the animals' safety.
Manatees are known to gravitate towards shallow springs during spells of low temperature in a bid to warm up.
Last week around 220 gathered in the pool.
But Monday's shift was a dramatic surge.
The park remains closed and wildlife officials will assess the situation at sunrise on Tuesday
Video at the link:
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...park-close-public-walkways.html#ixzz3QmKrOKcd
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Natural Florida springs closed after more than 300 of the lumbering sea mammals rush in together
Three Sisters Springs has an average of 65 manatees gathered at once
On Monday at noon, more than 300 rushed into the central pool
Volunteers blocked off public walkways to deal with the animals
Manatees gravitate to shallow springs in cold weather to warm up
A wildlife park was forced to shut down after more than 300 manatees swam into the central pool at once.
The rush at Three Sisters Springs in Citrus County, Florida, came after a rise in tides at noon on Monday.
With an average of 65 manatees in the pool at once during cold weather, volunteers blocked off public walkways as they tried to ensure the animals' safety.
Manatees are known to gravitate towards shallow springs during spells of low temperature in a bid to warm up.
Last week around 220 gathered in the pool.
But Monday's shift was a dramatic surge.
The park remains closed and wildlife officials will assess the situation at sunrise on Tuesday
Video at the link:
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...park-close-public-walkways.html#ixzz3QmKrOKcd
Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook