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Woman Spots Manatee in Virginia Waters | Richmond News
Dawnn Thornton’s surprise river trip turned into a viral wildlife moment when she spotted a manatee—yes, a real one—in Virginia’s Appomattox River. What started as a fireworks night ended with a gentle giant surfacing, leaving her with a video that went wild online. While manatees aren’t native to the area, they’ve been making occasional appearances in Virginia waters since the 70s and 80s, especially as temperatures rise. Official sightings and searches continue to this day. Though it felt like hitting the jackpot for Dawnn, she learned these protected creatures deserve respect—no feeding…
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