WTNH New Haven: Manatee spotted in Conn. is likely N.J. migrant
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A manatee, not usually seen this far north, was spotted at a marina in Clinton. Folks at the Cedar Island Marina were surprised to see the manatee, about 9 or 10 feet long, Friday morning.
"The water at the time was about two and a half three feet deep. It just came over, rolled right on his back and just drank water. Right from that pipe right there. Right from the drain and he just stayed there and just drank water," said Beth Patrizzi.
Beth Patrizzi who works in the research lab at Cedar Island Marina says the manatee looks a lot like one seen in Bridgeport two days ago. It may be rare, but these mammals, known as sea cows, do sometimes make their way into the warm New England waters.
Posted by WILDNEWJERSEY at 8/27/2010 10:00 AM 
Categories: Sea Life
Tags: cedar island marina new jersey manatee sea cow clinton
Categories: Sea Life
Tags: cedar island marina new jersey manatee sea cow clinton
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