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Octopus steals GoPro, refuses to give it back

A video showing an octopus refusing to give back a GoPro was posted on Facebook. The video has left people intrigued.

Published on: Jul 14, 2023 05:56 PM IST
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Divers often have interesting interactions with aquatic creatures while exploring the underwater world. One such experience of a person has gone viral and left people stunned. Maree Clout, a photographer and a diver, shared how she came across an octopus who stole a GoPro from another diver and refused to let it go.

The image shows an octopus grabbing a GoPro. (Facebook/@JERVIS BAY THROUGH MY EYES, ALL THINGS JERVIS BAY )
The image shows an octopus grabbing a GoPro. (Facebook/@JERVIS BAY THROUGH MY EYES, ALL THINGS JERVIS BAY )

Clout shared the video on her personal Facebook page that is filled with incredible images and videos of Australia’s Jervis Bay. She also shared a detailed caption explaining how she came to know about the octopus stealing a camera.

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“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. In the next few lines she talked more about the ‘eight-armed robber’. She also shared a video of how one of them finally managed to free the camera from the octopus.

Take a look at the video of an octopus tightly holding a camera using its tentacles:

“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. “Absolutely amazing. I love them. Possibly one of the most intelligent beings on the planet,” wrote a fifth.

 
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Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.

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