The Seychelles underwater encounter of Italian tourist Federico Cola of Milan left him in utter shock. During his swim in the Seychelles, he found himself being yanked down below the water because a strong tug caught his leg. When he recovered his balance and got himself to an upright position, he was shocked to realize that an octopus had wrapped its tentacle around his leg.
Instead of panicking or trying to run, Cola remained composed and silent, picking up the octopus softly. Instead of shoving it back into the water, he let it crawl onto his back, and gazed there for a moment before returning the creature safely to the sea. This marvelous encounter was posted by Cola on Instagram on January 2, 2025, and now reached over 30 million views.
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A number of commenters praised Cola for being calm and compassionate. One user wrote, “Octopuses are considered one of the most loyal species—if Cola swims in the same spot again, the octopus may come back to pay its respects.” Another user humorously wrote, “If that had happened to me, I would have shrieked out of fear.” The video is not only a special experience by Cola but also points out how deep the bond between humans is with oceanic creatures.
