Mossel Bay's beloved tame octopus, Hank, has died. His death comes days after an assailant cut off three of his tentacles in a brazen attack that has shocked staff at the Shark Lab Acquarium and Research Facility in the town.
Algoa FM News correspondent Louise Karsten reports that Hank was found outside his tank last Sunday by facility managing director, Alan Jardine.
During closer inspection Jardine saw that three of Hank's tentacles were cut off.
He suspects that a visitor to the lab are responsible for the horrific deed. Since the incident Hank refused to eat and seemed traumatised.
Jardine says the lab will upgrade its security system and that they are mourning Hank's unexpected and cruel death.
