stonecrab soaked in freshwater and water turned very red

Hi. I purchased 2 stonecrabs and soaked them in water, planning to cook them at night. The crabs were definitely alive when I purchased them and by the time I put them in water, but they were weak. I also didnt realize they are salt water crabs and they died about an hour after soaking.

To my surprise the water turned red. I panicked, didnt take any pictures and changed out the water. The water is now yellowish, and I realize the crabs are dead.

Sooooo... are they still safe to eat?

Dinner is about 4 hours away. should I cook them now to be safe?

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