Manatee Attack - A Manatee tries to bite off my Hand!

Crystal River, Three Sisters Springs, February 2010: This young manatee was playing with me for some five minutes. What really made me sick: During my one week stay at Crystal River I saw so many snorkellers, u/w photographers and -videographers who - although strictly forbidden - were chasing, harassing and diving down to the manatees. This guy (or girlie??) here came up to me to play while I was drifting motionless on the surface. Obviously, we both enjoyed it!