A young boy was left in tears as a crab pinched his finger whilst he posed for pictures.

Filmed in Gorontalo, Indonesia, on January 29, the video starts with the kid holding a crab in one hand and making a peace sign with the other.

He then suddenly cries out as he realises the crustacean had pinched his finger.

On January 29, 2023, a video captured by @vanesmoonti showed a heart-stopping moment in Gorontalo, Sulawesi. The video features small children searching for crabs in a river, a common activity for locals in the area. However, the innocent play quickly turned into an incident when one of the children got clasped by a crab.

The video shows the boy crying in pain while his friends rush to help him. It's a moment that can make any parent's heart skip a beat. The incident is a reminder that even the most innocent activities can pose a danger.

Crab clasping, also known as pinching, is a defense mechanism used by crabs when they feel threatened. The sharp claws of crabs can cause painful injuries that may require medical attention. Therefore, it's important to be careful when handling crabs or any other sea creatures.

Fortunately, the video shows that the boy's friends were quick to come to his aid and the boy is fine.