Sea cow dies in faraway waters

Sea cow dies in faraway waters: "The manatee died a long way from home.

The dead manatee that washed up on Orange Beach, Ala., earlier this week routinely wintered in the waters off the Tampa Electric Co.'s Big Bend power plant.

Researchers identified the manatee from distinctive markings on its back and tail.

Ruth Carmichael, senior marine scientist at Dauphin Island Sea Lab, said it was the first manatee the lab had ever traced to the Tampa Bay area. The carcass was found Jan. 24."