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environment1 year ago

"Emergency Decision: Fate of Beached Sperm Whale off Venice Coast Hangs in Balance"

A 50-foot, 50,000-70,000 pound sperm whale has beached itself off the coast of Venice, Florida, and is in critical condition. Efforts to euthanize the whale have been suspended due to dangerous conditions, and a multi-agency team is monitoring the situation. The whale, an endangered species, will undergo a necropsy to determine the cause of its illness, and samples will be collected for further study. Officials are urging people to avoid the area to allow for assessments, and it is likely to be a recovery effort as nature takes its course.

via FOX 13 Tampa|
#beached#endangered-species#environment
wildlife2 years ago

Florida Black Bear Enjoys Yacht Club Adventure

A Florida black bear was caught on video hanging out on a 50-foot sailing catamaran at the Naples Sailing and Yacht Club. The bear had swum across the harbor and climbed onto the boat, surprising onlookers. While it has since left the yacht, the bear is still roaming around downtown Naples. Although it's not uncommon to see black bears in the area, residents are advised to keep a safe distance and follow guidelines from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission if they encounter a bear.

via USA TODAY|
#bear-safety#florida-black-bear#florida-fish-and-wildlife-conservation-commission
accidents2 years ago

Boating Accidents Leave Multiple Injuries and Fatalities in Their Wake

Multiple agencies, including the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, and Sarasota County EMS, responded to a boating collision in the 400 block of Blackburn Point Road in Sarasota County. The collision involved two personal watercraft (PWCs) and resulted in a 27-year-old female being injured. She was airlifted to Bayfront Health for treatment. The incident is currently under investigation.

via WWSB|
#accidents#boating#collision
accidents2 years ago

Fatal Jet Ski Crash Claims Life in Bradenton

One person has died in Manatee County, Florida, following a collision between a jet ski and a boat. The crash occurred near Upper Manatee River Road and 133rd Street NE, and the Manatee County Sheriff's Office is working with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on the investigation. Other victims from the crash are receiving medical treatment, and the FWC has expressed condolences to the affected family and friends. The incident remains under investigation.

via WWSB|
#accidents#boat-collision#florida-fish-and-wildlife-conservation-commission
local-news2 years ago

Insider recounts final moments with victims in fatal Fisher Island Ferry boat crash.

Two men were involved in a deadly boat and car ferry collision near Port Miami early Sunday morning. One man was pulled out of the water with serious injuries, while the other was pronounced dead at the scene. A witness who was partying with the victims just hours before the crash said they were sober and stand-up guys. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the incident and charges are pending.

via WPLG Local 10|
#boat-crash#fisher-island-ferry#florida-fish-and-wildlife-conservation-commission
local-news2 years ago

Deadly Boat Crash Disrupts PortMiami and Cruise Passengers.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has identified the two men involved in a deadly boat crash with the Fisher Island Ferry near PortMiami. One man was killed, and the other was seriously injured. The investigation is ongoing, and the Government Cut channel has reopened after the recovery of the sunken boat. Three cruise ships were unable to dock at PortMiami due to the investigation.

via WPLG Local 10|
#boat-crash#fisher-island-ferry#florida-fish-and-wildlife-conservation-commission
transportation2 years ago

PortMiami reopens after fatal vessel collision.

The PortMiami has been authorized to reopen to marine traffic after being shut down due to a collision between a yacht and a ferry vessel that killed one person. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating and working to remove the sunken yacht. The closure impacted cruise passengers on board Carnival Cruise Line’s Celebration ship, Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Escape, and MSC Seascape. The incident will impact guests’ debarkation and the embarkation of the next voyages.

via USA TODAY|
#coast-guard#cruise-ships#florida-fish-and-wildlife-conservation-commission
accidents2 years ago

Fatal Boating Accident Disrupts PortMiami Traffic.

One person died and another was hospitalized after a 30-foot boat collided with the Fisher Island Ferry near Miami Beach. The ferry personnel were able to retrieve one man from the water, but the other victim was found deceased after a search and rescue operation. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the cause of the accident. The Coast Guard set up a temporary security zone, limiting the flow of maritime traffic, including cruises.

via NBC 6 South Florida|
#accidents#boat-collision#fisher-island-ferry
accidents2 years ago

Boat collision with Fisher Island Ferry causes death and delays in Miami port.

A boat crash between a 30' vessel and the Fisher Island Ferry near Miami Beach left one man dead and another in serious condition. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the cause of the accident, which occurred just before 3:40 a.m. The Miami Dive Team was dispatched to perform a search and rescue operation, and the Coast Guard set up a temporary security zone to limit maritime traffic.

via NBC 6 South Florida|
#accidents#boat-crash#fisher-island-ferry
boating-safety2 years ago

"Prioritize Water Safety: Essential Tips for Boating Season"

During National Safe Boating Week, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reminds boaters to follow the rules of the water, including slowing down in no-wake zones to prevent damage to docks and boats, as well as water pollution. For those renting boats, it's important to check that the rental company is following the law and providing proper safety equipment. Manatees are also at risk from boat traffic, and it's important to follow manatee protection rules in certain areas.

via WJXT News4JAX |
#boat-rental#boating-safety#florida-fish-and-wildlife-conservation-commission
wildlife2 years ago

Multiple Black Bears Killed by Cars in Florida and Tennessee

A juvenile black bear that had been roaming neighborhoods in Orlando was hit and killed by a car on Thursday morning. Wildlife officials had been attempting to trap the bear for relocation, but the bear continued to move around. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission advises people to give bears plenty of space so that they will move away on their own.

via WESH 2 Orlando|
#black-bear#car-accident#florida-fish-and-wildlife-conservation-commission
us2 years ago

Police officers capture 9-foot alligator roaming Tampa streets.

Tampa police officers were called to a commercial area to deal with a 9-foot alligator roaming down the street. The officers fashioned a noose from a yellow rope and lassoed it around the top of the gator's mouth before taping its mouth and legs together "like you're handcuffing him." The gator was then taken by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to "find a more suitable home." An alligator trapper contracted with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Nuisance Alligator Program praised the job done by the officers before he arrived at the scene.

via CBS News|
#alligator#animal-control#florida-fish-and-wildlife-conservation-commission