The friendly giant was the first successful rescue from North Carolina and was rehabilitated by SeaWorld before being released in the Tampa Bay area.

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First successful manatee rescued in NC released into Tampa Bay

Pamlico, a 9-foot female manatee, has been released back into the wild in Florida after being the first manatee ever successfully rescued in North Carolina.

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Pamlico the manatee returns home: Historic North Carolina rescue ends in Florida release

Pamlico, the 9-foot female manatee rescued last fall, has been released into the Tampa Bay by staff from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation.

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Pamlico the manatee finds new home in Florida after North Carolina rescue

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) -- On Thursday, Pamlico the manatee was released into Apollo beach. Back in November, a manatee was found in the Tar River canal in Greenville and rescued by several different wildlife organizations. The 9-foot manatee was named Pamlico after her rescue. She was transported to SeaWorld Orlando's manatee critical care facility where the staff has been caring for her. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, this is th…

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Manatee found in Tar River canal has been released in Florida

The manatee successfully rescued from a Tar River canal in Greenville, Pitt County, last fall is free again. The 9-foot female manatee nicknamed Pamlico was released earlier this week in Florida after being medically cleared for release by SeaWorld Orlando and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). She is the first documented case of a manatee being successfully rescued in North Carolina. Pamlico was released by staff from FWS, Florida Fish and W…

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First manatee to be rescued in NC has been released  - Salisbury Post

RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — The manatee successfully rescued from a Tar River canal in Greenville, Pitt County, last fall is free again. The 9-foot female manatee nicknamed Pamlico was released earlier today in Florida after being medically cleared for release by SeaWorld Orlando and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). She is the first documented case of a manatee being successfully rescued in North Carolina.  Pamlico was released by staff from FWS, …

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First manatee successfully rescued in NC has been released

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has reported that the manatee successfully rescued from a Tar River canal in Greenville in November is free once again. The 9-foot female manatee nicknamed Pamlico was released Thursday, January 16, 2025 in Florida after being medically cleared for release by SeaWorld Orlando and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). She is the first documented case of a manatee being successfully rescued in North…

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Pamlico back in Florida: First manatee to be rescued in North Carolina medically cleared, released - The Coastland Times

The manatee successfully rescued from a Tar River canal in Greenville, Pitt County, last fall is free again. The 9-foot female manatee nicknamed Pamlico was released earlier today in Florida after being medically cleared for release by SeaWorld Orlando and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). She is the first documented case of a manatee being successfully rescued in North Carolina. Pamlico was released by staff from FWS, Florida Fish and Wildl…

Pamlico the manatee finds new home in Florida after North Carolina rescue

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