Three rescued manatees return to Florida for winter release

Three rescued manatees are back in Florida as they move closer to a possible return to the wild.Redrock, Rosalyn and Erie arrived at the Brevard Zoo’s Manatee Rehabilitation Center after receiving care at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio.All three were originally rescued as orphaned calves in Brevard County. Redrock was rescued from the Indian River Lagoon in Titusville, while Rosalyn and Erie were rescued in the Cocoa Beach area.The three have grown significantly during rehabilitation. Redrock now weighs 528 pounds, Rosalyn weighs 624 pounds and Erie weighs 648 pounds.The manatees will continue receiving specialized care at Brevard Zoo as they prepare for their anticipated release into Florida waters this winter.A fourth manatee, Hundo, also returned to Florida from Ohio and will continue rehabilitation at the Jacksonville Zoo.Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.