In a surprising turn of events, a man has found a rare and valuable lobster in a trash can in downtown Portland, Maine.
According to eyewitnesses, the man, who has been identified only as John, was rummaging through the trash when he stumbled upon the lobster. The lobster was still alive and appeared to be healthy, despite its ordeal.
John, who works as a freelance photographer, was initially stunned by his discovery. "I couldn't believe it," he said in an interview. "I thought it was just a piece of garbage at first, but then I saw it moving."
Realizing the value of the lobster, John quickly made arrangements to have it transferred to a local seafood restaurant. There, the chef was able to assess the lobster's size and weight and determined that it was worth several hundred dollars.
The lobster, which is a rare blue variety, was cooked and served at the restaurant, where it became a hit with customers. The restaurant's owner, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said that he was thrilled to have such a unique and valuable addition to his menu.
The incident has caused a stir among the local community, with many people expressing surprise and amazement at the man's discovery. Lobster is a prized delicacy in Maine, and the blue variety is particularly rare and highly sought after.
John, who has become something of a local hero, says that he's glad he was able to rescue the lobster from the trash. "It's a shame to think that such a beautiful creature could have ended up in a landfill," he said. "I'm just happy I was able to give it a second chance."
In a surprising turn of events, a man has found a rare and valuable lobster in a trash can in downtown Portland, Maine.
According to eyewitnesses, the man, who has been identified only as John, was rummaging through the trash when he stumbled upon the lobster. The lobster was still alive and appeared to be healthy, despite its ordeal.
John, who works as a freelance photographer, was initially stunned by his discovery. "I couldn't believe it," he said in an interview. "I thought it was just a piece of garbage at first, but then I saw it moving."
Realizing the value of the lobster, John quickly made arrangements to have it transferred to a local seafood restaurant. There, the chef was able to assess the lobster's size and weight and determined that it was worth several hundred dollars.
The lobster, which is a rare blue variety, was cooked and served at the restaurant, where it became a hit with customers. The restaurant's owner, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said that he was thrilled to have such a unique and valuable addition to his menu.
The incident has caused a stir among the local community, with many people expressing surprise and amazement at the man's discovery. Lobster is a prized delicacy in Maine, and the blue variety is particularly rare and highly sought after.
John, who has become something of a local hero, says that he's glad he was able to rescue the lobster from the trash. "It's a shame to think that such a beautiful creature could have ended up in a landfill," he said. "I'm just happy I was able to give it a second chance."