Octopus Grabs Boy: Mom's Shocking Aquarium Encounter

Octopus Encounter: 'Mom, it’s not letting me go'

A mother described a surprising incident where an octopus grabbed her son. Initially, an aquarium employee interpreted the octopus's actions as playful.

Octopus Recognition

It has been noted that octopuses can recognize humans they interact with.

Aquarium Explains Octopus Behavior

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.