In a video you can see a crab walking on sandy and stony ground.
In one of her tongs she holds a cigarette that is still burning. She even seems to be pulling on it. You can also see a person's hand, presumably trying to stop the crab.
Users are now asking themselves whether this is a fake, whether crabs would really smoke, or what is behind this video.
The video is currently appearing on Facebook .
Video from 2020
The origin of the video probably lies in a post on Twitter . The video was published here on September 20, 2020:
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Where is the video from?
According to DNA India , the video was recorded in India, although this cannot be verified with certainty.
The article states that the video was recorded by a group of friends who were on the beach.
A wide variety of reactions, criticism predominates
There are a variety of comments under the tweet. Some of the users were surprised, some were amused or even amazed at how well the crab handled the cigarette.
But you can also read critical reports such as “Cancer smokes cancer” or that the people who made the video should not have allowed the crab to smoke.
DNA India also points out that this video is likely to alarm NGOs working towards a healthy ecosystem. The article also calls on people to act responsibly and report such an act to the authorities.
The Times of India also reported on this video. Here too, the treatment of nature is criticized:
“The video is also a glaring example of why people should be more conscious about where and how they dispose of their waste.”
Times of India
Conclusion
The video is real.
It appears to originate from India and was posted on Twitter in the fall of 2020.
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Sources: DNA India , Times of India
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