Corey Perrine/Staff The healed wounds are seen on a manatee Monday, July 30, 2012 at Caxambas Pass Park in Marco Island, Fla. Lowery Park Zoo in Tampa and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission released Caxy, a 1,030-pound female manatee who was injured by the blunt force of a slag on an outboard motor, according to Denise Boyd of the FWC. Dozens came out to witness the release.

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Corey Perrine/Staff The healed wounds are seen on a manatee Monday, July 30, 2012 at Caxambas Pass Park in Marco Island, Fla. Lowery Park Zoo in Tampa and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission released Caxy, a 1,030-pound female manatee who was injured by the blunt force of a slag on an outboard motor, according to Denise Boyd of the FWC. Dozens came out to witness the release.

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