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Contributed A dead female manatee washed ashore last week in Islamorada with deep lacerations across its back. FWC initial reports confirm that it died from a boat strike.

Young manatee among 16 killed in Keys in 2017

Deep lacerations scored its back, most likely from a boat propeller, but no witnesses have come forward nor has anyone reported striking a manatee.  

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