Giant Pacific octopus found in Bellingham tidepool

Giant pacific octopus found in Bellingham tidepool

A husband and wife exploring Bellingham Bay last week had an unexpected encounter with a giant Pacific octopus in a tidepool, just steps from the shore. Captured on video by Micah Moeller, the octopus was so close to the couple that they could have touched it.

BELLINGHAM, Wash. - A husband and wife exploring Bellingham Bay last week had an unexpected encounter with a giant Pacific octopus in a tidepool, just steps from the shore.

Captured on video by Micah Moeller, the octopus was so close to the couple that they could have touched it. This rare sighting has captivated the internet, with the video garnering over 20 million views.

Local perspective:

Giant Pacific octopuses, known for their massive size and impressive eight arms with 200 suckers each, are typically nocturnal creatures, according to the Seattle Aquarium. To see one out and about during the day is a surprising and unusual experience for those familiar with the region.

Micah, who has lived in Bellingham his entire life, tells FOX 13 that he had never seen anything like it before.