This is my bucketlist item #142
I found a charming city of Crystal River, florida where you can legally swim with Manatees (they are an endangered species).
I call them Sea Pugs. They are called Se Cows, bit I truly think Sea Pugs is more fitting
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Crystal River has about 70 springs with warm water. During winter season, Manatees come here to enjoy swimming in warmer waters.
If you have snorkeling gear, here is a pretty good spot to have a swim with those benevolent beasts
These creatures are truly gentle and impressive:
While I was swimming there, Dolphins decided to show up!