Manatees mating.Photo:passion4nature/GettyFloridamanateesmating near the shore are leading to an increase in 911 calls.On July 29, the Pinella County Sheriff’s Officewrote on Facebook Reelsthat the agency receives unnecessary calls “all the time” about manatee pile-ups in the water near the beach. The sheriff’s office added that while the sight of all the manatees clumped together may be alarming, the animals are exhibiting a natural mating behavior.The Pinella County Sheriff’s Office shared this message with a video. In the clip, a clump of slow-moving manatees flop and roll near the shore asMarvin Gaye’s"Let’s Get It On" plays.“If you see this… don’t call us,” the sheriff’s office captioned the clip. “They are more than fine. It’s mating season.““We get calls all the time from citizens when they see this, believing the manatees are in distress. We can assure you they are more than fine. Manatees mate in herds like these, and often they are near the shore. They mate all throughout the year but generally mating herds like these are seen in the summer,” the Florida authorities added.Manatees in Pinella County.Pinellas County Sherrif’s Office/FacebookManatee mating season occurs between March and September, especially in the hotter summer months. Breeding occurs in shallow waters in groups of 10-15 manatees, according to theManatee Swim Center.The mating process can also be quite violent, with the animals twisting and turning with vigor, according toSwimming With The Manatees. Despite appearances, humans should not intervene.Florida state lawmandates that it is illegal to “annoy, molest, harass, or disturb any manatee.“This isn’t the first time mating manatees have led to an issue. In 2022, the Sarasota Police Department posted a messageurging beach-goers to leave the breeding groups alone.Manatees.Stephen Frink/Getty"If you see a manatee mating herd, observe respectfully from a distance. Do NOT touch,” the police department shared in a message with the Mote Marine Lab.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Those who see a “distressed” or “deceased” manatee are urged to call the lab’s hotline at 888-345-2335. Citizens should use the hotline over calling 911 to report worrisome manatee sightings, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
Manatees mating.Photo:passion4nature/Getty
passion4nature/Getty
Floridamanateesmating near the shore are leading to an increase in 911 calls.On July 29, the Pinella County Sheriff’s Officewrote on Facebook Reelsthat the agency receives unnecessary calls “all the time” about manatee pile-ups in the water near the beach. The sheriff’s office added that while the sight of all the manatees clumped together may be alarming, the animals are exhibiting a natural mating behavior.The Pinella County Sheriff’s Office shared this message with a video. In the clip, a clump of slow-moving manatees flop and roll near the shore asMarvin Gaye’s"Let’s Get It On” plays.“If you see this… don’t call us,” the sheriff’s office captioned the clip. “They are more than fine. It’s mating season.““We get calls all the time from citizens when they see this, believing the manatees are in distress. We can assure you they are more than fine. Manatees mate in herds like these, and often they are near the shore. They mate all throughout the year but generally mating herds like these are seen in the summer,” the Florida authorities added.Manatees in Pinella County.Pinellas County Sherrif’s Office/FacebookManatee mating season occurs between March and September, especially in the hotter summer months. Breeding occurs in shallow waters in groups of 10-15 manatees, according to theManatee Swim Center.The mating process can also be quite violent, with the animals twisting and turning with vigor, according toSwimming With The Manatees. Despite appearances, humans should not intervene.Florida state lawmandates that it is illegal to “annoy, molest, harass, or disturb any manatee.“This isn’t the first time mating manatees have led to an issue. In 2022, the Sarasota Police Department posted a messageurging beach-goers to leave the breeding groups alone.Manatees.Stephen Frink/Getty"If you see a manatee mating herd, observe respectfully from a distance. Do NOT touch,” the police department shared in a message with the Mote Marine Lab.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Those who see a “distressed” or “deceased” manatee are urged to call the lab’s hotline at 888-345-2335. Citizens should use the hotline over calling 911 to report worrisome manatee sightings, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
Floridamanateesmating near the shore are leading to an increase in 911 calls.
On July 29, the Pinella County Sheriff’s Officewrote on Facebook Reelsthat the agency receives unnecessary calls “all the time” about manatee pile-ups in the water near the beach. The sheriff’s office added that while the sight of all the manatees clumped together may be alarming, the animals are exhibiting a natural mating behavior.
The Pinella County Sheriff’s Office shared this message with a video. In the clip, a clump of slow-moving manatees flop and roll near the shore asMarvin Gaye’s"Let’s Get It On” plays.
“If you see this… don’t call us,” the sheriff’s office captioned the clip. “They are more than fine. It’s mating season.”
“We get calls all the time from citizens when they see this, believing the manatees are in distress. We can assure you they are more than fine. Manatees mate in herds like these, and often they are near the shore. They mate all throughout the year but generally mating herds like these are seen in the summer,” the Florida authorities added.
Manatees in Pinella County.Pinellas County Sherrif’s Office/Facebook
Pinellas County Sherrif’s Office/Facebook
Manatee mating season occurs between March and September, especially in the hotter summer months. Breeding occurs in shallow waters in groups of 10-15 manatees, according to theManatee Swim Center.
The mating process can also be quite violent, with the animals twisting and turning with vigor, according toSwimming With The Manatees. Despite appearances, humans should not intervene.Florida state lawmandates that it is illegal to “annoy, molest, harass, or disturb any manatee.”
This isn’t the first time mating manatees have led to an issue. In 2022, the Sarasota Police Department posted a messageurging beach-goers to leave the breeding groups alone.
Manatees.Stephen Frink/Getty
Stephen Frink/Getty
“If you see a manatee mating herd, observe respectfully from a distance. Do NOT touch,” the police department shared in a message with the Mote Marine Lab.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Those who see a “distressed” or “deceased” manatee are urged to call the lab’s hotline at 888-345-2335. Citizens should use the hotline over calling 911 to report worrisome manatee sightings, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
source: people.com
