While diving in the waters of Campbell River in Vancouver, photographer Andrea Humphreys and her friends encountered a giant Pacific octopus who swam up to them and began giving out great big hugs. Humphreys, who is an experienced diver, was thrilled with her extremely close encounter.
IÂ lost track at 6 times of it coming to engage with me! On my camera, on my body with tentacles and suckers on my lips (yes I did end up with an octopus hickey!!). You can hear my squeals of excitement and amazement! A once in a lifetime moment and I feel so blessed that this amazing creature gave me the opportunity to have this encounter.
via Nag on the Lake