A rare orange lobster named Clementine was rescued from a New York grocery store and released back into the wild by animal advocates. Photo Credit: Humane Long Island / TMX.

Rare 1-in-30 MILLION Orange Lobster Rescued in New York and Released Into the Wild!

Written byTodd Johnson

A rare orange lobster named Clementine was rescued from a New York grocery store and released back into the wild by animal advocates. 🌐 #News #SouthamptonNY #NewYork #Animals

SOUTHAMPTON, NY – An exceptionally rare orange lobster, now named “Clementine,” was recently spared from becoming a meal after being discovered in the seafood section of a Southampton Stop & Shop. This lobster, with a 1-in-30-million occurrence rate, had arrived in a shipment of regular brown lobsters just before the July 4th holiday. Recognizing its uniqueness, store employees kept the lobster on display, where it quickly became a local favorite.

Affectionately referred to as “Pinky” by the store manager’s daughter, Clementine was initially fed shrimp as the store explored options for her safety. While there were discussions about placing her in a local aquarium, that plan fell through, putting her back at risk.

Fortunately, the animal advocacy group Humane Long Island stepped in after being contacted by the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation.

After learning of Clementine’s situation, Humane Long Island worked with Stop & Shop, which agreed to donate the lobster for rehabilitation and eventual release. With the assistance of a veterinarian, Humane Long Island prepared a saltwater tank to help Clementine readjust to ocean life.

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A rare orange lobster named Clementine was rescued from a New York grocery store and released back into the wild by animal advocates.
A rare orange lobster named Clementine was rescued from a New York grocery store and released back into the wild by animal advocates.
A rare orange lobster named Clementine was rescued from a New York grocery store and released back into the wild by animal advocates.
A rare orange lobster named Clementine was rescued from a New York grocery store and released back into the wild by animal advocates.
A rare orange lobster named Clementine was rescued from a New York grocery store and released back into the wild by animal advocates.
A rare orange lobster named Clementine was rescued from a New York grocery store and released back into the wild by animal advocates.
A rare orange lobster named Clementine was rescued from a New York grocery store and released back into the wild by animal advocates.
A rare orange lobster named Clementine was rescued from a New York grocery store and released back into the wild by animal advocates.
A rare orange lobster named Clementine was rescued from a New York grocery store and released back into the wild by animal advocates.
A rare orange lobster named Clementine was rescued from a New York grocery store and released back into the wild by animal advocates.
A rare orange lobster named Clementine was rescued from a New York grocery store and released back into the wild by animal advocates.
A rare orange lobster named Clementine was rescued from a New York grocery store and released back into the wild by animal advocates.
A rare orange lobster named Clementine was rescued from a New York grocery store and released back into the wild by animal advocates.
A rare orange lobster named Clementine was rescued from a New York grocery store and released back into the wild by animal advocates.

Photo Credit: Humane Long Island / TMX.

Following a short period of rehabilitation, the lobster was successfully returned to the waters of Long Island Sound, where she resumed normal behaviors like swimming and foraging. Lobsters are known to travel significant distances in the wild, sometimes covering up to 100 miles each year.

Humane Long Island emphasized that lobsters, including the rare ones like Clementine, are intelligent creatures that endure significant distress when taken from their natural environment and subjected to captivity or cooking. The group encourages people to rethink consuming lobsters, as their suffering often goes unnoticed.

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While Clementine’s rescue was a success, many rare lobsters aren’t as fortunate. Millions of lobsters are caught and killed each year, with some brightly colored varieties, such as orange, yellow, or blue lobsters, ending up in aquariums or on dinner plates.

Just last month, another orange lobster named “Crush” was placed on display at a Denver aquarium after being discovered in a restaurant.

Humane Long Island also pointed out that several countries, including Switzerland and New Zealand, have already enacted laws banning the practice of boiling lobsters alive. They advocate for more humane treatment of lobsters and promote vegan alternatives as a way to prevent the suffering of aquatic animals.

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As a gesture of appreciation, Humane Long Island sent the Stop & Shop team a gift basket featuring lobster-shaped vegan chocolates and other treats, along with information promoting plant-based diets. They will also be sharing footage of Clementine’s release, celebrating her return to the ocean. Leave your thoughts and well wishes for this colorful cutie in the comments section below!

Written by JackAndKitty.com World News Reporter Todd Johnson, with additional reporting by Jack and Kitty Norton. Photo Credit: Humane Long Island / TMX.

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Todd is a staff reporter for Jack and Kitty's news blog. He attended Bible College and felt called by God to work as a journalist. Todd's goal is to bring a fair and balanced perspective to his work. He enjoys running and woodworking. He is married with two young children.

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