- Octopus steals GoPro from the diver.
- The diver and photographer help retrieve the camera.
- The video of the incident goes viral.
Octo-Thief, A diver’s captivating encounter with an underwater creature has taken the internet by storm.
Photographer and diver Maree Clout recently shared an astonishing incident where an octopus snatched a GoPro from another diver and adamantly held onto it.
Clout shared the viral video on her personal Facebook page, known for its stunning visuals of Australia’s Jervis Bay, accompanied by a descriptive caption revealing the intriguing tale behind the octopus’s camera heist.
“We had an unusual thing happen today while we were snorkeling. A young guy appeared next to us and when I asked him if he was ok, he replied that he needed our help. I had all sorts of dilemmas go through my mind. I asked him what was wrong and his reply was ‘An octopus took my camera’,” she shared along with a laughing-out-loud emoticon. She talked more about the ‘eight-armed robber’ in the following few lines. She also shared a video of how one of them finally freed the camera from the octopus.
Take a look at the video of an octopus tightly holding a camera using its tentacles:
Since its upload on July 5th, the video has experienced a viral surge, amassing over 1.2 million views and counting. The captivating clip has garnered widespread attention, sparking a multitude of reactions from viewers worldwide.
Here’s how Facebook users reacted to the video of the octopus stealing a camera:
“The things we see out there! Maybe he was trying to impress his girlfriend,” posted a Facebook user. “That was awesome,” commented another. “Love the video,” added a third. “Fabulous! What an experience! Thank you for letting us see this!!” joined a fourth. “Amazing. I love them. Possibly one of the most intelligent beings on the planet,” wrote a fifth.
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