SNORKELER GETS UP CLOSE WITH CURIOUS OCTOPUS<br /> <br />WITH VID<br /> <br />By Sam Pringle<br /> <br />Watch the incredible moment a snorkeler dives down to film an octopus on the seafloor, only for the creature to check out the camera in return.<br /> <br />The footage, captured by Eric Desmet from, Cannes, France, shows the diver approaching carefully before placing the camera nearby.<br />The octopus, seemingly unbothered, reaches out curiously, giving viewers a rare close-up encounter.<br /> <br />The calm exchange between human and sea creature left viewers amazed.<br />Eric Desmet said: “During a snorkelling day, I saw an octopus on the seafloor and decided to dive down to take pics. I also put a camera close to him and get a check by return.”<br />ENDS