A Red Lobster in Colorado has spared the life of a rare lobster it found by handing it off to a local aquarium.
After a dishwasher named Jose Romero at a Red Lobster in Pueblo, Colorado, discovered a rare orange lobster while unpacking a shipment Friday, July 12, the staff named the crustacean “Crush” in honor of the Denver Bronco’s legendary Orange Crush defense, read a press release obtained by TODAY.com.
“The first thought that went through his head was that he’s seen a blue lobster before, which was different, but he’s never seen an orange one,” Romero, who has worked at the Pueblo Red Lobster for 12 years, told the Pueblo Chieftain.
Staffers have since found Crush a new home at Denver’s Downtown Aquarium, the release said. Crush moved in July 17, the release added.
Ryan Herman, general curator at Denver’s Downtown Aquarium, said in the release, “We are thrilled to be able …