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Rare Orange Lobster Rescued from Colorado Red Lobster Finds Home at Denver Aquarium

The unusual crustacean, named 'Crush,' was discovered by a dishwasher and is now a star attraction.

  • Orange lobsters are extremely rare, with a probability of one in 30 million due to a genetic mutation.
  • The lobster was spotted by a dishwasher unpacking a shipment at a Red Lobster in Pueblo, Colorado.
  • Restaurant staff named the lobster 'Crush' in honor of the Denver Broncos' 'Orange Crush' defense.
  • Crush was transferred to Denver's Downtown Aquarium, where he will undergo a 30-day quarantine.
  • The lobster will eventually join the 'Lurks' exhibit, featuring other cold water North Atlantic species.
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