Dead octopus was found in a toilet at Mill Race Park in Columbus

COLUMBUS — The Columbus Park’s Department confirmed a dead octopus was found hanging out of a toilet in a park bathroom.

The department’s director, Mark Jones, confirmed the animal was found in a bathroom at Mill Race Park on Thursday morning. He is unsure how the animal got there.

Pictures of the discovery are making the rounds on social media and raising a lot of questions. However, Jones said the dead octopus was probably being disposed of.