A young boy vacationing in Mexico had an unusual experience when he felt movement inside his ear and discovered a live crab had taken residence there. The incident, where medical professionals safely removed the crab, has gained widespread attention, serving as a strange reminder to be vigilant while relaxing on the beach. The boy, Pedro, son of influencer Kitzia Mitre, encountered the unsettling situation while enjoying a day at the seaside.
Upon feeling the unsettling movement in his ear, Pedro’s mother sought immediate medical assistance. At a local healthcare facility, a doctor carefully extracted a small green crab from Pedro’s ear using tweezers, with Pedro holding his mother’s hand throughout the procedure. Despite missing a leg, the crab was alive and made a futile attempt to escape post-extraction.
Video footage of the incident shared by Kitzia Mitre on social media quickly went viral, garnering millions of views. In the video, a distressed Pedro, covered in sand and seawater, is seen as medical professionals delicately remove the crab. Kitzia Mitre expressed how the ordeal had triggered a new fear for Pedro.
Throughout the extraction process, Pedro remained emotional and clung to his mother. While the crab removal seemed to have been successful without causing lasting harm, ensuring Pedro’s well-being and hearing health remained paramount. Kitzia confirmed that they promptly sought medical attention to prevent infection or damage to Pedro’s eardrum.
In situations where foreign objects, particularly live ones, enter the ear, there are risks of infection, pain, and potential hearing impairment if not promptly addressed, according to medical experts. It is advised for beach enthusiasts to be cautious of small creatures, shells, and debris entering their ears, especially after swimming or being near shallow waters.
Fortunately, Pedro’s hearing was unharmed, and he is currently recuperating, according to his mother.