Beachgoers call 911 over mating manatees
July 31, 2023 - The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office reported receiving numerous 911 calls from concerned beachgoers due to herds of manatees mating close to shorelines in a July 28 social media post. A short video states the manatees "are more than fine." The caption explained that they often mate in herds during the summer and reminds viewers that touching or disturbing manatees is illegal.