Crew searching for Amelia Earhart arrives at crab-infested island

An expedition team searching for the lost aircraft of Amelia Earhart has reached a remote island teeming with unusually large crabs. The researchers, aware that the crabs can lift heavy objects and even split open coconuts, have decided to remain aboard their vessel overnight rather than set foot on the shore. Scientists speculate that such crabs might have contributed to the historic disappearance, though the idea remains unproven. The crew will conduct further surveys in daylight, documenting the island’s ecology and any clues that could link the crustaceans to the 1937 mystery. The mission, reported by the BBC, highlights the challenges of field work in remote, wildlife‑rich environments.