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Town manager announces April 7 release of Melby the manatee at Ballard Park
Town of Melbourne Beach Commission · April 2, 2026
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Town Manager A. Marie Smith said Melby the manatee is set to be released April 7 at 11 a.m. at Ballard Park; SeaWorld and the Rotary Club helped with rehabilitation and a community GoFundMe supports the effort.
Town Manager A. Marie Smith announced at the April 2 special meeting that 'Melby' the rescued manatee has recuperated at SeaWorld and is scheduled for release April 7 at 11:00 a.m. at Ballard Park in Melbourne. Smith said she and Commissioner Anna Butler visited Melby and reported he was doing well.
"They are being very gracious…
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