One playful manatee grabbed a diver's leg and gave him a hug while he was exploring a Central Florida spring. Casey Barrick says the moment was unexpected since "sea cows" usually keep their distance.

CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. -- A diver shared an incredible moment with a manatee during a dive in Crystal River, Florida, on February 8. In the footage Kendra Vandegrift, an in-water manatee guide, can ...

The young manatee in this clip seems to have taken a shine to Florida diver and tour guide Josh Sander, who posts on social media as “FloridaGuideJosh.” Here, he is attempting to keep a ...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - A Florida manatee put on a beautiful show for a lucky diver who caught the whole interaction on video. The manatee, shown in an encounter in Gainesville, approaches Tianyang Li ...

While diving off Florida’s Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island around 11 a.m., Preslick was greeted by the curious manatee.

The young manatee in this clip seems to have taken a shine to Florida diver and tour guide Josh Sander, who posts on social media as “FloridaGuideJosh.” Here, he is attempting to keep a ...

While diving off Florida’s Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island around 11 a.m., Preslick was greeted by the curious manatee. The encounter was captured by Preslick, who could be seen waving at the ...

WATCH: Diver waves to manatee in close encounter by: Kaycee Sloan Posted: Oct 30, 2023 / 10:28 AM EDT Updated: Oct 30, 2023 / 10:35 AM EDT ...

While diving off Florida’s Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island around 11 a.m., Preslick was greeted by the curious manatee. The encounter was captured by Preslick, who could be seen waving at the ...