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Octopus latches onto child’s arm at aquarium, sparking animal care concerns

A mom in Texas is raising questions after an octopus at the San Antonio Aquarium latched onto her 6-year-old son’s arm for 5 ...

'Mom, it’s not letting me go': Mom says octopus latched on to her son

Britney Taryn said her 6-year-old son has visited the Giant Pacific Octopus many times. Previously, the animal let her son go, but not on July 14.

Texas Aquarium Defends Octopus After It Left 6-Year-Old Boy Covered in Bruises— and Claims Mom 'Leaned' Him Over Barrier

In this instance, the guest leaned her child over the exhibit barrier, allowing him to reach into the habitat without staff ...

Angry mom blasts ‘wild’ giant octopus attack on child at aquarium: ‘I’m about to become a menace’

Releasing animals into the wild might appear to be an act of kindness, but it often causes unintended harm. Whether it’s ...