A woman caught touching and riding a manatee has turned herself in to police in Florida.

The 52-year-old woman told officers she wasn't aware what she did was against the law.

It turns out that riding the sea cow is a second-degree misdemeanor.

The Florida Manatee Sanctuary Acts says: "It is unlawful for any person at any time, by any means, or in any manner intentionally or negligently to annoy, molest, harass, or disturb or attempt to molest, harass, or disturb any manatee."

The penalty for the woman could be up to 60 days in jail and a possible fine.

The manatee the woman was riding wasn't injured.

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