Incredible Moment Manatee Moves To 'Hug' Diver's Arm

Storyful

25 May 2024 at 9:20 am

A diver shared an incredible moment with a manatee during a dive in Crystal River, Florida, on February 8.

In the footage Kendra Vandegrift, an in-water manatee guide, can be seen floating right next to a manatee. The animal then moves to hug the diver’s arm.

“They often show me love,” Vandegrift told Storyful.

Crystal River has been described as the only place in Florida where it’s possible to swim with manatees.

According to the Discover Crystal River Florida website, the best time for observing manatees is from November through April. Credit: Kendra Vandegrift via Storyful

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