This is the adorable moment a teenager became friends with a gentle ocean giant. Margaux Maes, 16, was holidaying on the Crystal River in Citrus County, Florida, with mother Ellen and brother Max, when a native manatee took a shine to her. The marine mammals - which can weigh more than a tiger shark - are usually known for shying away from humans. Margauxs family spent three days swimming with the animals, in a special expedition to learn more about the conservation and preservation of the species. Ellen Cuylaerts, Caters News, animalpress *** Local Caption ***