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A six-year-old boy received multiple 'hickeys' on his arm from a giant Pacific octopus named Cthulhu at the San Antonio Aquarium. His mother, Britney Taryn, shared videos of the incident on TikTok, which went viral. The aquarium responded with videos showing an employee interacting with the octopus, explaining that the suction cups cause bruises but are not harmful. Taryn advocates for better safety warnings and documentation of such incidents, while the aquarium maintains the octopus is well-cared for.

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