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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
National
Alice Peacock

Giant 6ft red king crabs from Russia appear in British waters prompting fisherman fears

Britain is being invaded by giant red king crabs from Russia, which can grow close to 6ft across and weigh up to 28lbs.

The super-sized sea creatures have been showing up off the Yorkshire coast, where they’ve prompted feelings of both fear and joy among fishermen.

The variety of crab has a hard upper shell and can measure a huge 11 inches across the body.

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