Rare blue crawfish found in flowers at Memphis grocery store

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — A surprising discovery at a Tennessee grocery store is turning heads after a manager found an unusual creature hiding in a shipment of flowers.

A Memphis Kroger manager says she came across a bright blue crawfish tucked inside a floral delivery this week. The vibrant crustacean, which stands out with its rare blue coloring, was found while she was unpacking the shipment.

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Unsure of what to do next, the manager, who wishes to remain anonymous, placed the crawfish in a bucket of water to keep it alive.

It’s not clear how the crawfish ended up in the shipment.

Nexstar’s WREG has reached out to the Memphis Zoo and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency for guidance on how to safely handle the unexpected visitor…

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