I’m A Celebrity accused of releasing foreign crayfish which could kill off species & destroy riverbanks in Wales

I’M A Celebrity has been accused of releasing a foreign crayfish which could kill off native species and destroy riverbanks in Wales.

Producers used Turkish crayfish to frighten celebs during filming at Gwrych Castle, prompting calls for a police investigation into ITV.

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Conservationists say the crustaceans could have escaped and now be causing havoc.

Numbers of the British white-clawed crayfish are collapsing and it is feared the incomers could drive them to extinction.

BBC Springwatch presenter Chris Packham, 59, said: “These crayfish are important. They’re not there to be exploited.

“This is the last programme on TV where animals are abused for entertainment.

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"North Wales police should open an investigation.” 

ITV was contacted for comment.

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