OCTOPUS INVASION
Swarms of octopuses recently invaded the South Coast of England. Five captured specimens were placed in the " Brighton Aquarium. Mr. G. Weller, of the Aquarium, told the "News Chronicle.' '■ "The largest specimen so far brought here is over three feet with 'tentacles fully extended. Bathers 'need hiave no fear, as the visitors aresmall, are afraid of human beings, •and would never attack a bather. "The Only possibility of danger is ' when one holding firmly on to a rock ■ may catch hold of a swimmer with its 'remaining tentacles, but it is ex'trehieiy doubtful if it would hold on for any length of time, or would 'even trouble'to do so." ' In 1921 — another exceptionally hot summer— there was a similar inva'sion.
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Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 3, Issue 665, 18 October 1933, Page 2
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122OCTOPUS INVASION Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 3, Issue 665, 18 October 1933, Page 2
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