By fostering such a close relationship with Larry the Lobster, Stenzel and her family knew they could not make the most crushing decision: turning him into dinner.

ST. LOUIS — What started off as an April Fool’s prank turned into something more than what Brea Stenzel, her family and a lobster were expecting.“It all started when my kids and I wanted to ...

However, Stenzel’s children—who are ten, eight, six, and three— had other plans. First, they named the lobster Larry—a name many can tie back to the show “Spongebob Squarepants.” ...

Larry – that's his name now – was a rare specimen. One in 30 million to be exact. He's a lobster like any other, but the bright color is caused by a genetic mutation.

However, Stenzel’s children—who are ten, eight, six, and three— had other plans. First, they named the lobster Larry—a name many can tie back to the show “Spongebob Squarepants.” ...

However, Stenzel’s children—who are ten, eight, six, and three— had other plans. First, they named the lobster Larry—a name many can tie back to the show “Spongebob Squarepants.” ...

However, Stenzel’s children—who are ten, eight, six, and three— had other plans. First, they named the lobster Larry—a name many can tie back to the show “Spongebob Squarepants.” ...

ST. LOUIS — What started off as an April Fool’s prank turned into something more than what Brea Stenzel, her family and a lobster were expecting.“It all started when my kids and I wanted to ...

However, Stenzel’s children—who are ten, eight, six, and three— had other plans. First, they named the lobster Larry—a name many can tie back to the show “Spongebob Squarepants.” ...

However, Stenzel’s children—who are ten, eight, six, and three— had other plans. First, they named the lobster Larry—a name many can tie back to the show “Spongebob Squarepants.” ...