Invasive 'furry' clawed Chinese crabs are taking over New York in June

An invasive crab from known terrorize fisherman's and block cooling systems of power plants is now taking over New York.

The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NYDEC) recently issued a warning about the 'Mitten Crab, known for its fuzzy claws, urging residents to capture the crab, place it in a freezer and call their local officials.

Sightings of the crab have been reported along the Hudson and Nissequogue rivers and the Long Island Sound, following a trend of past invasions in San Francisco, the Chesapeake Bay and .

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