Giant Crab Splits Golf Club In Half
When playing golf, the last thing you want is to have your equipment fail you in the middle of the game. Unfortunately, that's exactly what happened to a golfer in Australia when a giant crab split his golf club in half!
The Incident
The golfer, named Brett Marris, was playing at the Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course in Queensland when he accidentally hit his ball into a water hazard. As he went to retrieve his ball, he saw a giant mud crab with its claws firmly gripped around his golf club.
At first, Marris thought he could gently remove the crab from his club without any damage. However, as he tried to pry the crab's claws loose, the crustacean suddenly snapped the club in half with its powerful pincers.
"I was shocked at how strong it was," Marris said in an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald. "I've never seen anything like it before."
The Size of the Crab
The mud crab in question was estimated to be about one meter wide, making it one of the largest ever caught at the golf course. While mud crabs are known for their powerful claws, it's still surprising to see one able to break a golf club in half.
The crab was eventually removed from Marris' club and released back into the water unharmed. Meanwhile, Marris had to finish the remainder of his game with a makeshift club he fashioned out of a broken shaft and a spare head.
Crab Attacks
While this incident may seem like a rare occurrence, it's actually not the first time a crab has attacked a golfer. In fact, there have been several incidents over the years where golfers have had encounters with crabs.
One such incident happened in South Carolina when a golfer was bitten by a crab while searching for his ball in the rough. The crab had buried itself in the sand and the golfer accidentally stepped on it, causing it to lash out and bite him.
These incidents serve as a reminder that golfers should always be aware of their surroundings and take precautions when playing near bodies of water or in the rough.
Conclusion
The story of the giant mud crab that split a golfer's club in half is a reminder that nature can be unpredictable and powerful. It's important to stay safe and aware when playing golf, especially near bodies of water where creatures like crabs can lurk.
While it may be tempting to try and remove an animal from your equipment, it's always best to call for professional help or wait for the animal to move on its own. In the end, it's better to lose a few strokes on the golf course than risk injury to yourself or the animal.