Swimming with Giants!

On this episode of Breaking Trail, Coyote is diving into the realm of the Manatee to swim alongside the ocean’s most curious marine giant!

Although being one of the most famous and adored creatures on earth, the Florida Manatee is still an endangered species and there is only one place left where humans are permitted to swim with this gentle marine mammal...this place is of course none other than Crystal River, FL.

Boasting a thriving population of Manatee and multiple natural springs with viewing areas, it is Crystal River where Coyote and the Brave Wilderness crew will enter the water in hopes of having that “once in a lifetime” encounter.

So get ready to get aquatic and meet…the Manatee!

Big THANKS to Captain Sean, Brandie and the entire staff at River Ventures for making this episode possible! You guys are the best!

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[josephvillegas]

i almost cried when i saw how social they are with humans. And to think humans take advantage of this to kill them driving them to almost extintion is heartbreaking. I wanna just hug them !!

[FaithRox]

Sea mammals are so chill. Like they never even try to attack humans. Alot of the time they want to play with us and often they even save people! It's such a pity we kill so many of them.

[skrddy]

And here we see the ever friendly, sea potato.

[krazylvablekorean]

I’m crying I never knew manatees were this social and sweet

[amandaking]

manatees are literally the pugs of the ocean

[z.schroeder]

"Hello, two-legger! Would you like to sample the vegetation that is growing on my back? It is very itchy."

[arnauuu]

I am always touched when I see this animal, I feel like crying, don't know why.. They look so innocent and kind-hearted.

[skoolby]

That moment.... manatee makes contact.... with man

*smushes camera*

[ndbddrn]

This is not just amazing, but touching! How sad it is to know that most people don't respect animals like you guys do, while intentionally doing irreparable damage to our Mother Earth. Watching you swim, run and/or play with wild creatures in these episodes is absolutely astonishing. Your genuine love and enthusiasm towards them is reflected through your happy demeanour.
Getting teary-eyed here! :) Keep up the good work! I hope this channel achieves great success without selling out.

[zacharyerwin]

Sea cows a just big fat sacks of adorable love ❤️!

[marino]

"They gently maneuvered around me, "

**Proceeds to slap tail into lens**

[whatever]

I know this video is quite old so you likely won't see this, but I just wanted to extend my gratitude and appreciation for what you do. This is probably the first video I've watched in a long time that made me smile inside and out, and genuinely just feel happy at my core. This also taught me more about manatees and showed me something I want to do one day. I highly respect your genuine love for all creatures. Humans could learn a thing from these manatees lol.

[meepmorp]

They're like giant floating potatoes

[hfjgyfhfggffg]

I'm a deep sea diver, and manatees are the nicest and greatest animals ever. I love how they feel, it's like a soft leather

[joshuastarkloff]

I want to swim with one so bad. They're adorable.

[Itsleeuhhhhh]

Growing up in Florida and living along the Indian River, my biggest memories are of manatees. My family had a boat at a local marina and they would always poke their noses out to say hello. We'd spray the hose to give them fresh cold water and they loved it. Couldn't pet them, but they still always hung around. They truly love humans. They are so friendly. My favorite animals 🤍

[prescriptionlove]

Coyote looks so different with his hat off i almost didn't recognize him in the vid

[lyriavess]

Manatees no longer endangered as of 2016. On the side of nature, it's a great year.

[TayTaylorslay]

I've done this. I live in Florida so I have been exposed to the swamps to the beautiful reefs. Swimming with manatee's is incredible. It's a shame though, many manatee's become injured because of careless boaters. :/

[timmytammy]

68°F = 20° Celsius

Just so you know