A mom shares a shocking story about her son's encounter with an octopus that latched onto him. Aquarium explains the octopus's behavior.
A mother described a surprising incident where an octopus grabbed her son. Initially, an aquarium employee interpreted the octopus's actions as playful.
It has been noted that octopuses can recognize humans they interact with.
The aquarium offered explanations for the octopus's behavior during the encounter. More information about why the octopus behaved in this way might be available.