<p>About two dozen octopuses were spotted coming ashore on a beach in Wales on Friday, October 27, in bizarre behaviour that has been linked to recent storm activity.</p><p>According to Brett Stones, who recorded this footage and runs local dolphin-watching tours, “Approximately 25 of these animals were seen crawling out of the sea at night here in New Quay on Friday.”</p><p>Stones told Storyful he was unsure why they were on the beach and said perhaps it was due to recent storms. This was a view shared by a representative of the National Marine Aquarium, who spoke to the Daily Telegraph.</p><p>Stones said he helped collect the creatures and return them to the sea, but unfortunately a number were found washed up along the shore the following morning. Credit: Brett Stones via Storyful</p><br />
