Manatee saved by UF Vets
In a heroic rescue that defies all odds, Melby the Manatee was freed from a storm drain by a daring crew of unlikely heroes, including the University of Florida vet rescue team.
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In a heroic rescue that defies all odds, Melby the Manatee was freed from a storm drain by a daring crew of unlikely heroes, including the University of Florida vet rescue team.
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Florida Gators right handed pitcher Keagan Rothrock pitches during an NCAA softball game against MTSU, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
Florida Gators right handed pitcher Keagan Rothrock pitches during an NCAA softball game against MTSU, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
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Florida Gators right handed pitcher Keagan Rothrock pitches during an NCAA softball game against MTSU, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
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