A shellfish guest: Chesapeake blue crab found at Sioux City Library

Category: Local News

A Chesapeake Bay crab named Chester was found alive in the Sioux City Aalfs Downtown Library, surprising staff who initially thought it was a toy. The crab was later placed in a tank but unfortunately did not survive. Library Director Helen Rigdon speculated that Chester was likely released by young people from an aquarium.

Keywords: Chesapeake Bay, Sioux City Library, crab sighting

Source: Sioux City Journal

Update At: 8/4/2024

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