Octopus Attack: Boy's Arm Clung to at San Antonio Aquarium

Incident at San Antonio Aquarium

• 🐙 A 6-year-old boy named Leo had an alarming encounter at the San Antonio Aquarium when an octopus latched onto his arm.
• ⚠️ This occurred in a touch tank, a place Leo had interacted with before.

The Struggle to Free Leo

• ⏱️ The octopus held on for approximately 5 minutes, requiring intervention from multiple aquarium employees.
• 🧊 Employees attempted to distract the octopus using ice packs to encourage it to release its grip.

Aftermath and Mother's Concerns

• 🤕 Leo was left with visible suction bruises on his arm from the encounter.
• 📣 His mother, Britney Terren, shared the video and story as a warning to other visitors.
• 📢 She hopes the aquarium will implement clearer safety signage for touch tanks to prevent similar incidents.