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by mudricky | January 10, 2009 at 10:51 am
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A lobster thought to be at least 140 years old is to be freed will be returned to the ocean.
George the giant lobster was bought for $100 (£66) by the City Crab and Seafood, New York and was quickly adopted as a mascot and posing for pictures.
The animal rights group, Peta sought the lobster's release
A lobster believed to be some 140 years old is to be freed from the confines of a tank at a New York restaurant.
George the giant lobster, weighing 9kg (20lb), will be returned to the ocean, from where he was caught two weeks ago.
The crustacean was bought for $100 (£66) by the City Crab and Seafood and quickly adopted as its mascot, posing for pictures with restaurant patrons.
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at 11:26 on January 10th, 2009
I wonder to what extent age will hinder George's ability to survive in the cruel, cruel sea.
at 17:20 on January 10th, 2009
I'm glad someone didn't just eat it - what a sweet story.
at 01:40 on January 11th, 2009
Does lobster meat get sweeter with age? Happy for old George but I do love the taste of lobster too...