Paul, world-famous 'psychic' octopus, dies in Germany | Bangkok Post: news

Paul the octopus, who shot to fame during this year's football World Cup for his flawless record in predicting game results, has died peacefully in his sleep, his German aquarium said Tuesday.

A football jersey of the Spanish national team is held in front of the aquarium of the 'psychic' octopus Paul at the Sea Life in Oberhausen, western Germany, in July. Paul, who shot to fame during this year's football World Cup in South Africa for correctly predicting the outcome of games, has died peacefully in his sleep, according to his aquarium in Germany.

"Management and staff at the Oberhausen Sea Life Centre were devastated to discover that oracle octopus Paul, who achieved global renown during the recent World Cup, had passed away overnight," the aquarium said in a statement.