Coverage dated July 17, 2024

Colorado Red Lobster restaurant finds rare orange lobster in shipment, takes it to Denver aquarium

Headline from The Republic

The Downtown Aquarium in Denver has a new resident — a rare orange lobster that was rescued from a shipment of crustaceans delivered to a Red Lobster restaurant in Pueblo, Colorado. A long-term employee who is a dishwasher and head biscuit maker spotted the bright orange lobster while unpacking a sh…

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  1. The Republic

    Colorado Red Lobster restaurant finds rare orange lobster in shipment, takes it to Denver aquarium (opens The Republic)

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    The Downtown Aquarium in Denver has a new resident — a rare orange lobster that was rescued from a shipment of crustaceans delivered to a Red Lobster restaurant in Pueblo, Colorado. A long-term employee who is a dishwasher and head biscuit maker spotted the bright orange lobster while unpacking a sh…

  2. New York Post

    Rare, 1-in-30 million orange lobster accidentally sent to Colorado Red Lobster (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    An orange-colored lobster with an incredibly rare genetic mutation was nearly boiled and served up with some butter after it was “accidentally delivered” to a Colorado Red Lobster, according to a local aquarium.

  3. FOX 4 Dallas

    Rare orange lobster almost cooked up at Red Lobster; gets last-minute reprieve (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    The 1-in-30-million orange lobster was caught off the coast of Canada and "accidentally delivered" to a Red Lobster in Pueblo, Colorado.

  4. Fox News

    Super rare orange lobster accidentally delivered to Colorado Red Lobster (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    An orange lobster named Crush, was accidentally delivered to a Red Lobster restaurant in Pueblo, Colorado, before being transported to Denver’s Downtown Aquarium.

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