TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Today’s something good is a sweet homecoming!
A manatee named “Nubelle” returned to Cape Coral waters after recovering from a boat strike that left her with a broken rib and punctured lung.
Zoo Tampa and FWC say Nubelle was released Tuesday morning after taking six months to heal fully.
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Her caretakers say that her recovery timeline is faster than that of many manatees with similar injuries.
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