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Giant Squid Filmed At Japanese Marina (wsj.com)

Posted by timothy on from the kraken-klaxon dept.

overThruster writes: The Wall Street Journal reports: "The rare sight of a giant squid swimming inside a marina was captured on video on the coast of the Sea of Japan. According to a manager at the Mizuhashi Fisherina in Toyama prefecture, about 250 kilometers northwest of Tokyo, one fisherman found a 3.7-meter (12.1-foot) giant squid swimming beneath fishing boats docked at the marina on the morning of Dec. 24." The extraordinary close up video taken by divers shows the giant squid's natural coloration as well as the action of its siphon propelling it through the water. Additional footage here.

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  1. Oh no, there goes... by 605dave · · Score: 3, Funny

    Clearly this is a sign that the squid is fleeing from a newly reawakened Godzilla. Perhaps Japan should prep those army trucks with the electrical guns on top.

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  2. At least they didn't instantly kill it... by Bearhouse · · Score: 4, Funny

    As part of some dubious "research" project into how delicious giant squid tastes...

  3. Re: 12 feet? by tysonedwards · · Score: 3, Funny

    Sadly, no busty brunettes in short pleated skirts were also present. Just lots and lots of Seamen.

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