Treasure trove 'found by octopus'

An octopus with a porcelain plate stuck to its suckers has led to the discovery of a hoard of ancient pottery, South Korean scientists say.

A fisherman caught the octopus off South Korea's west coast in May. He said the animal appeared to be hiding under a plate.

Archaeologists searched the area and discovered a 12th Century wooden wreck buried in mudflats.

They said more than 500 pieces of porcelain had been recovered so far.