China: Octopus Clings to Phone After Being Caught by Fisher in Fuzhou

In Fuzhou, Fujian, a video captured a man fishing when he unexpectedly caught an octopus with a phone stuck to one of its tentacles on September 28. The octopus refused to let go, wrapping its arms tightly around the device as if claiming it as its own.

Fishing Trip In Galicia

Fishing Trip In Galicia

Two fish market operators work after a fishing trip of the ship 'Mariñeiro 2', on December 27, 2023, in Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The ship 'Mariñeiro 2', based in Burela, usually fishes octopus, crabs, spider crabs and santiaguiños, some of the most demanded products at Christmas. The rains, which have not stopped falling during the whole month of November and the high temperatures, have caused the loss of up to 95% of the cockles or up to 75% of the clams that were harvested in a normal year. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fishing Trip In Galicia

Fishing Trip In Galicia

Two sailors work during a fishing trip of the ship 'Mariñeiro 2', on December 27, 2023, in Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The ship 'Mariñeiro 2', based in Burela, usually fishes octopus, crabs, spider crabs and santiaguiños, some of the most demanded products at Christmas. The rains, which have not stopped falling during the whole month of November and the high temperatures, have caused the loss of up to 95% of the cockles or up to 75% of the clams that were harvested in a normal year. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fishing Trip In Galicia

Fishing Trip In Galicia

Two fish market operators work after a fishing trip of the ship 'Mariñeiro 2', on December 27, 2023, in Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The ship 'Mariñeiro 2', based in Burela, usually fishes octopus, crabs, spider crabs and santiaguiños, some of the most demanded products at Christmas. The rains, which have not stopped falling during the whole month of November and the high temperatures, have caused the loss of up to 95% of the cockles or up to 75% of the clams that were harvested in a normal year. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fishing Trip In Galicia

Fishing Trip In Galicia

A sailor during a fishing trip of the ship 'Mariñeiro 2', on December 27, 2023, in Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The ship 'Mariñeiro 2', based in Burela, usually fishes octopus, crabs, spider crabs and santiaguiños, some of the most demanded products at Christmas. The rains, which have not stopped falling during the whole month of November and the high temperatures, have caused the loss of up to 95% of the cockles or up to 75% of the clams that were harvested in a normal year. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fishing Trip In Galicia

Fishing Trip In Galicia

A fish market operator works after a fishing trip of the ship 'Mariñeiro 2', on December 27, 2023, in Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The ship 'Mariñeiro 2', based in Burela, usually catches octopus, crabs, spider crabs and santiaguiños, some of the most demanded products at Christmas. The rains, which have not stopped falling during the whole month of November and the high temperatures, have caused the loss of up to 95% of the cockles or up to 75% of the clams that were harvested in a normal year. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fishing Trip In Galicia

Fishing Trip In Galicia

View of an octopus caught during a fishing trip of the ship 'Mariñeiro 2', on December 27, 2023, in Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The ship 'Mariñeiro 2', based in Burela, usually fishes octopus, crabs, spider crabs and santiaguiños, some of the most demanded products at Christmas. The rains, which have not stopped falling during the whole month of November and the high temperatures, have caused the loss of up to 95% of the cockles or up to 75% of the clams that were harvested in a normal year. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fishing Trip In Galicia

Fishing Trip In Galicia

Two fish market operators work after a fishing trip of the ship 'Mariñeiro 2', on December 27, 2023, in Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The ship 'Mariñeiro 2', based in Burela, usually fishes octopus, crabs, spider crabs and santiaguiños, some of the most demanded products at Christmas. The rains, which have not stopped falling during the whole month of November and the high temperatures, have caused the loss of up to 95% of the cockles or up to 75% of the clams that were harvested in a normal year. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fishing Trip In Galicia

Fishing Trip In Galicia

A sailor during a fishing trip of the ship 'Mariñeiro 2', on December 27, 2023, in Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The ship 'Mariñeiro 2', based in Burela, usually fishes octopus, crabs, spider crabs and santiaguiños, some of the most demanded products at Christmas. The rains, which have not stopped falling during the whole month of November and the high temperatures, have caused the loss of up to 95% of the cockles or up to 75% of the clams that were harvested in a normal year. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fishing Trip In Galicia

Fishing Trip In Galicia

Three people unload the catch after a fishing trip of the boat 'Mariñeiro 2', on December 27, 2023, in Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The ship 'Mariñeiro 2', based in Burela, usually fishes octopus, crabs, spider crabs and santiaguiños, some of the most demanded products at Christmas. The rains, which have not stopped falling during the whole month of November and the high temperatures, have caused the loss of up to 95% of the cockles or up to 75% of the clams that were harvested in a normal year. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fishing Trip In Galicia

Fishing Trip In Galicia

A sailor shows part of the day's catch during a fishing trip of the boat 'Mariñeiro 2', on December 27, 2023, in Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The ship 'Mariñeiro 2', based in Burela, usually catches octopus, crabs, spider crabs and santiaguiños, some of the most demanded products at Christmas. The rains, which have not stopped falling during the whole month of November and the high temperatures, have caused the loss of up to 95% of the cockles or up to 75% of the clams that were harvested in a normal year. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fishing Trip In Galicia

Fishing Trip In Galicia

Two sailors work during a fishing trip of the ship 'Mariñeiro 2', on December 27, 2023, in Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The ship 'Mariñeiro 2', based in Burela, usually fishes octopus, crabs, spider crabs and santiaguiños, some of the most demanded products at Christmas. The rains, which have not stopped falling during the whole month of November and the high temperatures, have caused the loss of up to 95% of the cockles or up to 75% of the clams that were harvested in a normal year. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fishing Trip In Galicia

Fishing Trip In Galicia

A sailor during a fishing trip of the ship 'Mariñeiro 2', on December 27, 2023, in Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The ship 'Mariñeiro 2', based in Burela, usually fishes octopus, crabs, spider crabs and santiaguiños, some of the most demanded products at Christmas. The rains, which have not stopped falling during the whole month of November and the high temperatures, have caused the loss of up to 95% of the cockles or up to 75% of the clams that were harvested in a normal year. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fishing Trip In Galicia

Fishing Trip In Galicia

A sailor during a fishing trip of the ship 'Mariñeiro 2', on December 27, 2023, in Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The ship 'Mariñeiro 2', based in Burela, usually fishes octopus, crabs, spider crabs and santiaguiños, some of the most demanded products at Christmas. The rains, which have not stopped falling during the whole month of November and the high temperatures, have caused the loss of up to 95% of the cockles or up to 75% of the clams that were harvested in a normal year. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fishing Trip In Galicia

Fishing Trip In Galicia

A sailor during a fishing trip of the ship 'Mariñeiro 2', on December 27, 2023, in Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The ship 'Mariñeiro 2', based in Burela, usually fishes octopus, crabs, spider crabs and santiaguiños, some of the most demanded products at Christmas. The rains, which have not stopped falling during the whole month of November and the high temperatures, have caused the loss of up to 95% of the cockles or up to 75% of the clams that were harvested in a normal year. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fishing Trip In Galicia

Fishing Trip In Galicia

A sailor during a fishing trip of the ship 'Mariñeiro 2', on December 27, 2023, in Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The ship 'Mariñeiro 2', based in Burela, usually fishes octopus, crabs, spider crabs and santiaguiños, some of the most demanded products at Christmas. The rains, which have not stopped falling during the whole month of November and the high temperatures, have caused the loss of up to 95% of the cockles or up to 75% of the clams that were harvested in a normal year. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fishing Trip In Galicia

Fishing Trip In Galicia

A sailor during a fishing trip of the ship 'Mariñeiro 2', on December 27, 2023, in Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The ship 'Mariñeiro 2', based in Burela, usually fishes octopus, crabs, spider crabs and santiaguiños, some of the most demanded products at Christmas. The rains, which have not stopped falling during the whole month of November and the high temperatures, have caused the loss of up to 95% of the cockles or up to 75% of the clams that were harvested in a normal year. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fishing Trip In Galicia

Fishing Trip In Galicia

A sailor during a fishing trip of the ship 'Mariñeiro 2', on December 27, 2023, in Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The ship 'Mariñeiro 2', based in Burela, usually fishes octopus, crabs, spider crabs and santiaguiños, some of the most demanded products at Christmas. The rains, which have not stopped falling during the whole month of November and the high temperatures, have caused the loss of up to 95% of the cockles or up to 75% of the clams that were harvested in a normal year. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fishing Trip In Galicia

Fishing Trip In Galicia

A sailor during a fishing trip of the ship 'Mariñeiro 2', on December 27, 2023, in Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The ship 'Mariñeiro 2', based in Burela, usually fishes octopus, crabs, spider crabs and santiaguiños, some of the most demanded products at Christmas. The rains, which have not stopped falling during the whole month of November and the high temperatures, have caused the loss of up to 95% of the cockles or up to 75% of the clams that were harvested in a normal year. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fishing Trip In Galicia

Fishing Trip In Galicia

A sailor during a fishing trip of the ship 'Mariñeiro 2', on December 27, 2023, in Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The ship 'Mariñeiro 2', based in Burela, usually fishes octopus, crabs, spider crabs and santiaguiños, some of the most demanded products at Christmas. The rains, which have not stopped falling during the whole month of November and the high temperatures, have caused the loss of up to 95% of the cockles or up to 75% of the clams that were harvested in a normal year. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fishing Trip In Galicia

Fishing Trip In Galicia

A sailor during a fishing trip of the ship 'Mariñeiro 2', on December 27, 2023, in Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The ship 'Mariñeiro 2', based in Burela, usually fishes octopus, crabs, spider crabs and santiaguiños, some of the most demanded products at Christmas. The rains, which have not stopped falling during the whole month of November and the high temperatures, have caused the loss of up to 95% of the cockles or up to 75% of the clams that were harvested in a normal year. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Central Fish Market - Gaza

Central Fish Market - Gaza

Palestinian fishermen display their fish at the central fish market called "al hesba" in Gaza city after they got back from a fishing trip from the Mediterranean Sea, in Gaza city on August 22, 2023. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

Central Fish Market - Gaza

Central Fish Market - Gaza

Palestinian fishermen display their fish at the central fish market called "al hesba" in Gaza city after they got back from a fishing trip from the Mediterranean Sea, in Gaza city on August 22, 2023. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

Central Fish Market - Gaza

Central Fish Market - Gaza

Palestinian fishermen display their fish at the central fish market called "al hesba" in Gaza city after they got back from a fishing trip from the Mediterranean Sea, in Gaza city on August 22, 2023. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

Central Fish Market - Gaza

Central Fish Market - Gaza

Palestinian fishermen display their fish at the central fish market called "al hesba" in Gaza city after they got back from a fishing trip from the Mediterranean Sea, in Gaza city on August 22, 2023. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

Central Fish Market - Gaza

Central Fish Market - Gaza

Palestinian fishermen display their fish at the central fish market called "al hesba" in Gaza city after they got back from a fishing trip from the Mediterranean Sea, in Gaza city on August 22, 2023. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

Central Fish Market - Gaza

Central Fish Market - Gaza

Palestinian fishermen display their fish at the central fish market called "al hesba" in Gaza city after they got back from a fishing trip from the Mediterranean Sea, in Gaza city on August 22, 2023. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

Central Fish Market - Gaza

Central Fish Market - Gaza

Palestinian fishermen display their fish at the central fish market called "al hesba" in Gaza city after they got back from a fishing trip from the Mediterranean Sea, in Gaza city on August 22, 2023. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

Central Fish Market - Gaza

Central Fish Market - Gaza

Palestinian fishermen display their fish at the central fish market called "al hesba" in Gaza city after they got back from a fishing trip from the Mediterranean Sea, in Gaza city on August 22, 2023. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

Taiwan boats return home from Senkakus

Taiwan boats return home from Senkakus

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Photo shows a Taiwanese fishing boat at Nanfangao, a fishing port in northern Taiwan, in the early hours of Sept. 26, 2012, after it returning from a trip to a cluster of Taiwan-claimed Japan-administered islands in the East China Sea to assert Taiwanese fishermen's trawling rights in the rich fishing grounds.

Taiwan boats return home from Senkakus

Taiwan boats return home from Senkakus

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Chen Chun-sheng (C), director of the Suao Fishermen's Association, holds a press conference with other members of the association at Nanfangao, a fishing port in northern Taiwan, in the early hours of Sept. 26, 2012, after returning from a trip in fishing boats to a cluster of Taiwan-claimed Japan-administered islands in the East China Sea to assert Taiwanese fishermen's trawling rights in the rich fishing grounds.

Emperor visits quake-hit Ibaraki Pref.

Emperor visits quake-hit Ibaraki Pref.

KITAIBARAKI, Japan - Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko (R) bow near the residence of victims of the March 11 quake and tsunami in Otsu fishing port in Kitaibaraki, Ibaraki Prefecture, during their trip to the disaster-stricken city on April 22, 2011. (Pool photo)

Emperor visits quake-hit Ibaraki Pref.

Emperor visits quake-hit Ibaraki Pref.

KITAIBARAKI, Japan - Emperor Akihito (C front) and Empress Michiko (R front) bow in quake- and tsunami-hit Otsu fishing port in Kitaibaraki, Ibaraki Prefecture, during their trip to the disaster-stricken city on April 22, 2011. (Pool photo)

Kan visits tsunami-hit Ishinomaki

Kan visits tsunami-hit Ishinomaki

ISHINOMAKI, Japan - Prime Minister Naoto Kan (2nd from R) shakes hands with a child in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, on April 10, 2011, after inspecting a local fishing port devastated by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami during his third trip to northeastern Japan since the disaster.

Kan visits tsunami-hit Ishinomaki

Kan visits tsunami-hit Ishinomaki

ISHINOMAKI, Japan - Prime Minister Naoto Kan talks to a fishing industry official in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, on April 10, 2011, during his visit to a local fishing port devastated by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. It was his third trip to northeastern Japan since the disaster.

Japan businessman makes 2nd attempt to cross Pacific on rowboat

Japan businessman makes 2nd attempt to cross Pacific on rowboat

SHINGU, Japan - Seen off by friends and supporters, Ikuo Tateo, a 66-year-old businessman, leaves Miwasaki fishing port in Shingu, Okayama Prefecture on April 21 in a fresh attempt at a solo journey across the Pacific in a rowboat. His first attempt four years ago ended when his boat was wrecked in a storm shortly after he set out from Iwate Prefecture. Tateo made a round-the-world solo trip on a yacht in 2001 without making a port call.

Koizumi arrives in Seoul on 1-day trip aimed at mending ties

Koizumi arrives in Seoul on 1-day trip aimed at mending ties

SEOUL, South Korea - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (2nd from R) arrives in Seoul on Oct. 15 for a one-day trip aimed at improving relations strained by history-related issues and a fishing dispute.

Japan businessman makes 2nd attempt to cross Pacific on rowboat

Japan businessman makes 2nd attempt to cross Pacific on rowboat

SHINGU, Japan - Seen off by friends and supporters, Ikuo Tateo, a 66-year-old businessman, leaves Miwasaki fishing port in Shingu, Okayama Prefecture on April 21 in a fresh attempt at a solo journey across the Pacific in a rowboat. His first attempt four years ago ended when his boat was wrecked in a storm shortly after he set out from Iwate Prefecture. Tateo made a round-the-world solo trip on a yacht in 2001 without making a port call. (Kyodo)

Emperor visits quake-hit Ibaraki Pref.

Emperor visits quake-hit Ibaraki Pref.

KITAIBARAKI, Japan - Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko (R) bow near the residence of victims of the March 11 quake and tsunami in Otsu fishing port in Kitaibaraki, Ibaraki Prefecture, during their trip to the disaster-stricken city on April 22, 2011. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)

Emperor visits quake-hit Ibaraki Pref.

Emperor visits quake-hit Ibaraki Pref.

KITAIBARAKI, Japan - Emperor Akihito (C front) and Empress Michiko (R front) bow in quake- and tsunami-hit Otsu fishing port in Kitaibaraki, Ibaraki Prefecture, during their trip to the disaster-stricken city on April 22, 2011. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)

Kan visits tsunami-hit Ishinomaki

Kan visits tsunami-hit Ishinomaki

ISHINOMAKI, Japan - Prime Minister Naoto Kan (2nd from R) shakes hands with a child in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, on April 10, 2011, after inspecting a local fishing port devastated by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami during his third trip to northeastern Japan since the disaster. (Kyodo)

Kan visits tsunami-hit Ishinomaki

Kan visits tsunami-hit Ishinomaki

ISHINOMAKI, Japan - Prime Minister Naoto Kan talks to a fishing industry official in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, on April 10, 2011, during his visit to a local fishing port devastated by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. It was his third trip to northeastern Japan since the disaster. (Kyodo)

Japan emperor, empress on trip to Ibaraki

Japan emperor, empress on trip to Ibaraki

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C) and Empress Masako visit the site where cormorants used in traditional fishing are caught, in Hitachi in Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Sept. 29, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan emperor, empress on trip to Ibaraki

Japan emperor, empress on trip to Ibaraki

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from L) and Empress Masako visit the site where cormorants used in traditional fishing are caught, in Hitachi in Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Sept. 29, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan emperor, empress on trip to Ibaraki

Japan emperor, empress on trip to Ibaraki

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from L) and Empress Masako visit the site where cormorants used in traditional fishing are caught, in Hitachi in Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Sept. 29, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo