An injured manatee mother was rescued after enduring over 20 strikes from a boat propeller. Her baby refused to leave her side.

Nearly two dozen people helped with the rescue mission for a mama manatee and her baby. The mother sea cow was hit by a propeller over 20 times.

JUPITER, FL - JUNE 21: Miami Seaquarium rescue workers prepare to release a manatee into the Loxahatchee River at the Jonathan Dickinson State Park boat ramp on June 21, 2016 in Jupiter, Florida. The ...

An adult manatee trapped in a Melbourne Beach storm drain was rescued after crews dug through asphalt and dirt to reach it. The animal likely swam up the drain seeking warmth during a recent cold snap ...

The Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens debuts new manatee habitat and critical-care facility on March 6. Here's what to know before your visit.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An injured manatee mom and her baby are safe after a successful Southwest Florida rescue mission. The Florida Fish and Wildlife ...