Mysterious creature found in can of tuna identified

Zoe Butler spotted the creature staring at her. Credit: @zoelouisebutler

The identity of a mysterious creature found in a can of tuna by a mother from Nottingham has been identified by experts.

28-year-old Zoe Butler discovered a pair of black eyes staring back at her when she opened a can of Princes tuna last month.

According to the Nottingham Post an investigation has revealed it was a Megalopa - a very small immature crab.

The creature is preyed upon by tuna and according to Princes represents no food safety risk.

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