A call for help.

While Shelley was in the lagoon, a young manatee came by without an adult. Much to Shelley’s surprise, the manatee laid on her feet for long periods of time, staying close for 3 hours.

The crew and several bystanders called for help however after several hours the little one decided to keep swimming. The next day she swam up to Shelley for a brief minute but kept going.

The law states it is illegal to approach or touch wildlife. Although it looks like Shelley is reaching out to touch the manatee, she is using her hands to send energy and communicate but not touch.