As Paul The Octopus Dies German Police Search For Suspect

Posted by GregB on October 26, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Paul the Octopus, who rose to worldwide fame for correctly predicting the winner of several World Cup 2010 games, died at the age of 2 1/2.

The lifeless body of the octopus was discovered in his tank early Tuesday morning according to a spokesman at the Sea Life Aquarium in Oberhausen, Germany.

It has been reported that local Police in Oberhausen are looking for a possible suspect wanted for questioning. Paul was alleged to have created a lot of enemies after predicting teams like Argentina, Portugal and his home team Germany would be knocked out of the 2010 World Cup tournament.

Should anyone know of the whereabouts of the following person German police have set up a helpline for witnesses to call with information.

 

 

 

 

 

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