Good thing Flip the Goldie didn’t live up to its name after swimming over a group of submerged manatee (known as aggregations) causing a chaotic moment in coastal Alabama. You usually think of sea cows as slow moving docile creatures, but they can move quick if you spook them. Lets hope Flip wasn’t too traumatized.

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....