First lady DeSantis, daughter assist in rescued manatee release WFTV [Video]

CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — Florida’s first lady Casey DeSantis and Mamie DeSantis joined the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and SeaWorld at Three Sisters Springs on Thursday for the release of a rescued manatee back into the wild.

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Toast was rescued at Kings Bay near Three Sisters Springs in January after suffering from a natural buoyancy problem.

The manatee was taken to SeaWorld Orlando’s rescue and rehabilitation facility.

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On Thursday, Casey DeSantis was on hand as FWC and SeaWorld conducted a final medical check of Toast before releasing him back into the water.

“It was a joy to be a part of this release and to see a rehabilitated manatee be returned to his home, happy and healthy,” said DeSantis. “I am proud of the work that FWC and their partners, like SeaWorld, do to help these animals when …