Early indications are that an access panel door that is normally bolted shut had somehow been knocked loose and that Snooty was able to swim in. The museum will remain closed while the investigation continues and staff who worked with him have an opportunity to grieve, it added. Three other manatees who were sharing the enclosure are safe. Thousands of people regularly attended Snootys birthday parties, and he served as the official mascot of Manatee County. Snooty was one of just four or five manatees in the entire state allowed to receive regular human contact and training, because he was too old to be released, and was well known for loving it. Snootys very important to this community, museum provost and chief operating officer Jeff Rodgers told the Guardian. C Puzzles By Alan R Feuer Pdf Printer. Hes been with us for 6. We grieve right along with these folks. I/41iyFrr5OmL._SL500_AC_SS350_.jpg' alt='Armed Forces Laser Sight Module Manual' title='Armed Forces Laser Sight Module Manual' />Weve given a lot of hugs on the front porch of the museum today.