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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Julia Musto

Could Amelia Earhart have been eaten by giant crabs? Theory resurfaces as hunt for her plane enters critical phase

The latest search for Amelia Earhart’s plane has resurfaced a theory about what may have caused the legendary explorer's demise - giant, meat-eating crabs.

A team from Indiana's Purdue University arrived at the remote Nikumaroro Island in the South Pacific Monday to begin their work but will be spending nights away from the site on their boat because the island is overrun by three-foot-wide, 9-lb coconut crabs.

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