Posted on 04/02/2021 11:21:12 AM PDT by DUMBGRUNT
See the octopus in question – and the damage it caused
In a video that has gone viral, the octopus can be seen in shallow waters lashing out at geologist Lance Karlson.
The creature came after him again later and struck him on the arm, before whipping his neck and upper back.
Later, when he went into the water alone, the octopus found him again and struck him.
The former lifeguard told Australian news outlet 7News that his preferred treatment for sea animal stings is vinegar, but he did not have any on him at the time.
However, he said he knew anything acidic might help, and decided to try using cola. "Turns out it works."
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It just stands to reason that you don’t want to fight something that has eight arms.
Later, when he went into the water alone...See, there's the problem.
Paging Kenneth Toby!!
Maybe the Octopus beat him up because he got too near the Octopussy.
The sea was angry that day, my friends
Where is the picture of the “old” Stacey Abrams, complete with a small black octopus on her head?
Blue ringed octopus is the deadly creature in the sea re poison.
Wait. Wasn’t it Richard Carlson in that one? Wasn’t he is just about every one?
I have eaten squid but not octopus. Is there a difference in taste? Anyone who knows please comment.
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