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Octopus Latches Onto Fisherman's Face in Hilarious Tug-of-War #shorts
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August 2, 2026
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0:34Now PlayingA fisherman in Palawan, Philippines, found himself in a hilarious struggle after an octopus wrapped its tentacles around his face and refused to let go. Video shows him desperately peeling the animal's powerful suction cups away before finally freeing himself and releasing the stubborn sea creature back into the water.
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