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Manatee experience in Crystal River a double-edged sword

Aired on WUFT on January 5th, 2012

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Manatee spotted in one of the many waterways of Citrus County

As the temperatures dip into the 20s and 30s, sea cows are seeking the warmth of Kings Bay in Citrus County.  Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Donna Green-Townsend talked with the Refuge Manager for the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Michael Lusk.  Lusk says while the freezing temperatures provide a challenge for law enforcement who have to patrol the Kings Bay area, the cold weather also provides an educational opportunity for the public: