Rare Orange Lobster Rescued and Released

A rare orange lobster named Clementine, with a 1-in-30-million genetic mutation, was rescued from a Stop & Shop in Southampton and released back into the wild. The rescue was led by the Southampton Animal Shelter and Humane Long Island, whose executive director John Di Leonardo coordinated with the grocery store to secure Clementine's release. Initially, the lobster became a local sensation, even being fed shrimp by store management. Humane Long Island rehabilitated Clementine before her release into the ocean, where she immediately began foraging and swimming. Di Leonardo hopes Clementine's story will inspire people to reconsider the treatment of lobsters and other sea creatures. The organization also provided Stop & Shop with a gift basket of vegan treats to encourage more humane dietary choices.