A beachgoer has been left shocked after over 200 huge dead spider crabs washed up on the shore.
Samuel Lacey was enjoying an evening stroll by the sea when he came across them.
The 22-year-old’s walk was halted by the puzzling sight.
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The trail of crustaceans went on for as far as Sam could see.
The youngster from Newton Abbot, Devon, made the discovery on nearby Teignmouth beach.
At first, he thought that it was part of the moulting process where crabs shed their shells to grow.
Upon further inspection, the washed-up creatures were, in fact, dead.
The shocking footage was captured on Monday (14 Jul).
“Never have I seen them at this size and never this amount in one place,” Sam told Need To Know.
”I have seen washed-up crabs, but only parts of them or singular crabs.
“There were easily 200 to 250; however, it was hard to tell, so there could have been more.
“When I first saw them, I believed they could have been part of the natural moulting process where crabs exit their shells to grow.
“But on inspection, they seemed to be full of crabs.
“They were heavier than I expected when I picked one up.
“It was quite uncomfortable to see at first, loads of large spider crabs in one place is quite unsettling.
“I’m sure there’s a natural answer to why they’re here.
“The trail of crabs took about over 15 minutes to walk down.”
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