Hurricane Idalia, a Category 3 hurricane, brought storm surge and flooding to the Big Bend region.
On their own, manatees are naturally prone to survive natural disasters like hurricanes, according to Rose, who said they adapt by finding shelter in deeper water and protected coves. Flooding, which was so prevalent in Idalia, is where the danger comes in for the marine mammals, once those waters recede.
The restoration effort to bring Crystal River back to life was a three-decade effort that took more than $40 million in funding from the state, as well as private donations.
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