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Have you ever imagined hugging Ursula from The Little Mermaid? Well, scuba diver Andrea Humphreys got to experience something similar when she encountered a giant octopus off the coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
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In this blog post, we’ll dive into the exciting case of the “extroverted” giant octopus that surprised Humphreys with a hug and a kiss.
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Humphreys, an experienced scuba diver with 12 years of diving and 675 dives worldwide, was diving with four other divers in three-meter-deep water when they came across a huge octopus.
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While typical octopuses hide in dens and cracks, this three-meter-big octopus swam towards Humphreys with no intention of harm. The friendly sea creature even grabbed Humphreys’ camera, touched her body with its tentacle, and gave her a kiss.
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This kind of behavior is rare for giant Pacific octopuses, which are known for their high intelligence. Humphreys believes that this friendly oceanic buddy was open-minded and curious about humans. The octopus spent about forty minutes checking out Humphreys’ camera and mask before bidding her goodbye.
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The video clip of the encounter went viral, and Humphreys used the opportunity to spread the message of protecting sea animals and keeping the oceans unpolluted.
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Many internet users praised her for her bravery, as they would have screamed and run away in her position. Humphreys plans on diving at the same place again in the hopes of meeting the octopus once more.
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The encounter was a memorable one for Humphreys, and she has been fielding questions from her students about the experience ever since. The story of the “extroverted” giant octopus serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting sea creatures and preserving the beauty of our oceans.
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