Viral Video: The ‘Doomsday Argument’ erupted on social media on Thursday morning again after a video featuring a ‘strange creature’ was spotted floating on the water’s surface ‘too close to the beach’. Netizens were shocked and amazed at the same time to witness a pink-headed creature with a long body, believed to be an octopus.
“Doomsday Is Near”
The video was shared today, on 27th March, by an X handle named ‘Nature Is Amazing’ with the caption, “Strange creature. Blanket Octopus captured is said to inhabit the depths of the ocean and open sea however it In some Cultures is not a good sign to see them very close to the beach.” While many netizens recalled some ‘traditional theories’ about deep sea creatures, others argue that “is the end near?”.
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE:
Strange creature …Blanket Octopus captured is said to inhabit the depths of the ocean and open sea however it In some Cultures is not a good sign to see them very close to the beach. pic.twitter.com/tCKuPyyKgh
— Nature is Amazing ☘️ (@AMAZlNGNATURE) March 27, 2025
---Advertisement---
Netizens React
As per the viral post, the creature is possibly a ‘Blanket Octopus’. It has now been added to the list of other rare marine creatures that were spotted over the past few months. The clip has sparked widespread reaction by social media users. Here’s what they said:
“The blanket octopus is immune to the deadly sting of jellyfish tentacles and there are currently four species of blanket octopus known.”
“Nature always has its mysteries! Seeing a Blanket Octopus up close is rare and fascinating.”
“Wow, so that creature is a blanket octopus? I wonder what it means for a deep-sea animal to come this close to the shore!”
‘More details about Blanket Octopus please. Why is it not considered a good sign to see them near beaches?”
“So rare, it almost looks unreal! The breathtaking blanket octopus.”
“Deep-sea mystery or bad omen? Either way, nature’s flexing.”
“Word on the streets is that the octopus gots next when humans goes extinct, maybe it trying to test its walking skills….”
News24, being a responsible digital news platform, cannot independently verify the authenticity, exact timing, and location of the viral video.
