The manatee calf was confiscated by peruvian officials from poachers trying to sell it as a food item. The poachers had already killed the calf's mother and sold off the meat. A site sponsor wrangled through the red tape to obtain permission to care for the infant manatee. Members of AP (and later many other fish/pet sites) have donated money and veterinary expertise for the setup of a licensed rescue facility and food/medicine/proper living quarters for the calf's care. The facility is Peru's first.
BTW, many of MFK's members have also donated to this rescue.