A manatee was found in Florida on Sunday with the letters Trump scraped into its back.
The US Fish and Wildlife Service is investigating the incident as a crime in violation of the Endangered Species Act.
The perpetrator could face a $50,000 fine or a year in federal prison, according to an investigator.
A manatee with the letters Trump scraped into its back was discovered in a Florida river on Sunday, prompting an investigation by the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Authorities are seeking information on who might have harassed the West Indian manatee, also known as a Florida manatee. The species concentrates in the warmer waters of the Citrus County area, on the coast northwest of Orlando, during the winter months.
A Florida manatee was found with Trump scraped into its back. Federal officials are investigating the incident as a possible crime. Susie Neilson A manatee was found in Florida on Sunday with TRUMP scraped into its back. The Fish and Wildlife Service is investigating the incident as a possible crime in violation of the Endangered Species Act. The perpetrator could face a $US50,000 fine or a year in federal prison, according to an investigator.
A manatee with TRUMP scraped into its back was discovered in a Florida river on Sunday, prompting an investigation by the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Daily Beast: U.S. Fish and Wildlife officials are investigating the assault of a manatee that had “TRUMP” etched into its back, the
Citrus County Chronicle reported on Monday. The manatee was found in the Homosassa River, located on Florida’s west coast.
The rage I feel reading about this as a Floridian is indescribable. Below is a list of places where you can donate to support manatee research and rescue in my home state. https://t.co/MRGohjHRnA Rahawa Haile (@RahawaHaile) January 11, 2021
First lady had no comment…
Here is the video of the poor manatee that had TRUMP carved into its body.
Craig Cavanna, an investigating officer for the federal service, said whoever was responsible faced a fine of up to $50,000 and a year in federal prison for harming a protected species