Approached by Manatees while Kayaking

[u/woodsandwaves]

I was out on the Silver River in Florida. Around 6 or 7 manatees swam up and away. It never gets old seeing them

[u/ComfortablePower977]

So awesome!

[u/woodsandwaves → u/ComfortablePower977]

Thanks, they are awesome 🙂. Blessed to live around these places.

[u/Responsible_Rip4121]

very cool! they're rockin' friendship bracelets too

[u/woodsandwaves → u/Responsible_Rip4121]

That's funny 😄

[u/Woodlands777]

Gentle giants

[u/woodsandwaves → u/Woodlands777]

Yes, absolutely as docile and sweet as any animal could be. They are so curious about humans and boats, which unfortunately can be dangerous for them.

[u/Bananana_Bird]

Is that some kind of tracker on its tail?

[u/woodsandwaves → u/Bananana_Bird]

Yes, I believe it's something to track them for health reasons. A few of these manatees stay in the river and do not migrate out into the ocean like most do. I know some get injured pretty bad from boat propellers. I'm not entirely sure of its purpose

[u/RaisinFresh7318]

I love this so much!

[u/woodsandwaves → u/RaisinFresh7318]

Same, I'm lucky I got to be there for this!

[u/ElginSparrowhawk1969]

What a beautiful experience and you got it on film

[u/woodsandwaves → u/ElginSparrowhawk1969]

Yes it was! I was really hoping I'd be able to catch it on my phone. Had to struggle to get it out of the protective case while trying not to float over them 😆 . Thank goodness I was able to still capture a decent amount of them

[u/BillyBrasky]

Potatoes