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Decline in Manatee Deaths in Early 1983 Reported
New year shows six manatee deaths through Feb 15 1983 though January February and March are usually high mortality months for this endangered marine mammal Boat collisions remain the leading human related cause with two of the early 1983 deaths from propeller and hull impacts One animal died from natural causes and three deaths remain undetermined The 1982 record of 123 deaths included a spike from February and March in Lee County tied to red tide toxins and sea squirts Gandalf a long time winter resident at Blue Spring State Park died after swallowing monofilament line and a boat strike Officials warn cold water temperatures can trigger pneumonia and slow metabolism in manatees contributing to deaths
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Gandalf
Blue Spring State Park
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Lake
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