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Invasive swamp eel spotted at Fort Myers Manatee Park alarms researchers

Researchers say an invasive swamp eel spotted at Manatee Park is another sign the species is spreading fast in Florida.

When
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Where
Manatee Park
Official source
WINK News
Posted by LeeScoop May 27, 2026 Fort Myers

What happened?

WINK News reports an invasive Asian swamp eel was spotted at Manatee Park earlier this month, and researchers say the species is spreading quickly across Florida. For Lee County readers, the sighting turns a local park visit into a broader environmental warning about invasive species pressure in regional waterways.

Why it matters

This is a local update worth knowing for residents, visitors, or nearby businesses.

Source

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