Funny beach outing for many tourists who thought they were enjoying the seaside at St Ives in Cornwall, UK.
As they entered the water, they discovered an invasion of spider crabs. The crustaceans arrived there in droves due to rising water temperatures, Sky News reports on Sunday.
Thousands of venomous crabs have swarmed the beaches of Cornwall, shedding their shells before returning to the depths of the sea.
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More frequent gatherings
Spider crabs are migratory animals that settle in shallower waters to shed their shells.
They then return to the depths, down to 90 meters.
Recognizable by their long legs and claws, they are however harmless to humans.
According to
The Guardian
, these large gatherings could become more frequent due to climate change.
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