World's oldest manatee dies a day after 69th birthday
Snooty, the oldest known manatee in the world, passed away on Sunday, a day after celebrating his 69th birthday. His death appeared to be a "heartbreaking accident" as Snooty died after getting stuck in a maintenance hatch, South Florida Museum CEO Brynne Anne Besio said. "Weâre all devastated... staff, volunteers and board members considered him a star," Besio added. 