Yesterday, June 12, 2024, the Fisheries Department received a report of a manatee calf in the Belize River that was observed to be unable to dive. In coordination with the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute (CMARI), a team from the Fisheries Department responded to this report. Through a joint effort, the male calf was successfully rescued and transported to Orange Walk, where the team met up with Wildtracks who then transported the calf to the rehabilitation center. The calf was unable to dive, was emaciated, sunburnt and had propellor cuts on its tail. “Kevin” the manatee calf is in a delicate condition but is now receiving care from the Wildtracks team.