He levers it off a rock and still grabs at it while it's smokescreening and trying to escape. Hope he actually learned a lesson or next time it should finish the job.

Cameraman willing to let his friend die for the tictoc likes.

Totally deserved it. I was rooting for the octopus the whole time

I hope the octopus is ok, what a stupid diver

Not seen any evidence that this is a research diver, and the behavior seems to prove he's not.

As a diver, fuck this dude. You don't touch wildlife while diving. If it's ugly leave it alone, if it's pretty leave it alone, if it's unusual leave it alone. They teach everyone this and other divers will call you out on doing this shit.

Just fucking leave it alone.

No, don't help, keep it in focus

I feel like the ink defense might have been a clue that the octopus wasn’t in the mood to be manhandled.

Cameraman does fuck all

I'd like to say that I appreciate seeing posts with a video embed instead of a YouTube link or other closed platforms.

Oh, diver. I thought i was going to see an octopus attempt a carjacking.

*Diver nearly wins Darwin award entitled "octopus solves new problem".

I’ve seen enough hentai to know where this is going.

Quit fucking with shit. Go underwater, hike a snowy mountain, enjoy the sights, keep your fucking hands to yourself, and don't approach anything sentient that can't knowingly consent (except in emergencies).

Too bad the octopus didn't win.