Did I just see a manatee off the beach in Seagrove

[Kirkus]

I had my inflatable kayak just over the second sand bar and saw a large dark spot on the bottom just off to my right. As a rowed over it, it surfaced on my left, took a good look at me, went under me and surfaced for another look to my right. It then swam over for a look at a woman on a paddle board who had spotted it and was following. He then swam off to the east

I was no more than five feet face to face and it was either a manatee or large seal of some type, but I'm not aware of seals around here. However, I was unaware manatees came this far north. In any event, it was a thrill and made it worth lugging the kayak from Texas.

 

[DD]

Very cool.

 

[Kurt]

Probably a mermaid!

Yes - we have manatees pass by and this time of year they should be headed back down south. Awesome for you!

 

[CastlesOfSand]

Cool!!!!!

 

[Hop]

that's a good omen!

 

[RTR]

i think one swam within 3-4 ft of me yesterday in blue mtn. scared me at first but it just cruised by. i was on the edge of the 1st sandbar just before it drops off to deeper water.

 

[tailwagger]

Happy Happy Joy Joy!