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Tue, 07 Feb, 2023

It came from beneath the sea - giant octopus sculpture takes over festival in Louth
It came from beneath the sea - giant octopus sculpture takes over festival in Louth

A giant man-made octopus has arrived just in time for the SeaFoodRocks Festival in Clogherhead, Co.Louth.

Fri, 06 Jul, 2018

VIDEO:  Poor crab swallowed whole by octopus after brave chase
VIDEO: Poor crab swallowed whole by octopus after brave chase

It tried its best to get away.

Fri, 24 Apr, 2015

WATCH: Octopus nightmarishly tries to escape tank at aquarium
WATCH: Octopus nightmarishly tries to escape tank at aquarium

There's something very unsettling about those reaching, slimy tentacles…

Thu, 05 Mar, 2015

Giant octopus causes massive traffic jam in London
Giant octopus causes massive traffic jam in London

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