>> i'm super-excited. >> awesome. >> the national aquarium in baltimore, maryland, is right on the harboreading to the chesapeake bay and atlantic ocean. that's where some of the aquarium's star attractions come from. bottlenose dolphins are crowd favorites. they're not fish. they're mammals. the babies get milk from their mothers, and just like us, they're sociable. and how smart are dolphins? >> dolin it's kind of hard to categorize exactly how smart they are because there's no true way of knowing, but they're very socially complex animals. they learn pretty easily. so, it's a lot of fun to work with them. >> i was soon going to find out just how true that is. but one more question first. and how do they communicate with each other? >> they communicate in a lot of different ways. so, most of the time, when people think of dolphins and communication, they think of vocalizations, like clicks and whistles. and that is part of it. we don't know, obviously, what they're saying. that's between them. but the other ways they communicate, sometimes, is body language. so, a lot of times, they wil

. >>> a male octopus escaped from the national aquarium of new zealand through a pipe and has returned to the ocean. he slept through a small gap in his enclosure and slid across the floor and squeezed through a pipe 5 inches wide. it was given to the aquarium two years ago after being rescued from a crayfish pod. >>> after 20 seasons with the linkers and more than 33,000 career points and five nba championships kobe bryant went out in style last night and dropped 60 points in his last game. >> reporter: the night belonged to kobe bryant who ended one of the most successful careers in nba history. he scored a season-high 60 points and a win in his final game. >> it's been 20 years here. you can't write stuff better than this. >> reporter: bla kudos from famous friends. >> it's beautiful and i can't believe it's coming to an end mac. you will always be in my heart. >> reporter: the sold-out crowd was 19,000 fans inside and hundreds outside. >> he is one-of-a-kind and he changed the game. >> reporter: capped off his legendary career with a storybook ending and love or hate him a true bal

an octopus escaped from the national aquarium in new its tank. the smart animal known as inky slipped through a small gap in the tank, slid all the way across the floor before squeezing through a runoff pipe leading to the ocean and freedom. octopuses are known to be very intelligent and curious. officials believe inky is most likely back in his natural habitat, you know, roaming across the sea floor. pretty impressive there. calamari, right? >> he knew it was coming >> i'm outta here. >>> that's going to do it for us. for john and the entire cbs 2 news team, i'm chris wragge. >> i'm mary calvi. we'll see you back at 5:00. have a great day out there today. this morning, people on medicaid who might otherwise be struggling to care for themselves won't have to. because homefirst, a product of elderplan, is there... helping them with bathing, dressing and meals so they can remain safely at home. homefirst, a product of elderplan continuing the work of the four brooklyn ladies caring in so many ways. call 1-866-386-4180 >> summer: i just wish i could

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this happened at the national aquarium of the new zealand. officials there say that an octopus they have there named inky, perfect name, slipped out of his aquarium and slithered 13 feet across the floor. managed to squeeze his football size head down 16-inch drainpipe that led to the pacific ocean. >> he was able to work out he could get out through alert. and look for friends. michelle: animal experts say the octopus can survive up to an hour out of water. of course they have no bones. made it easier to slip and slide. >> one says inquisitive and the other says looking for a mate. which one was it? michelle: both. leon: buying low. it might be better to react fast if you find a dream home here. we explain the key reason why coming up. >> i'm scott abraham. time to rock the red. playoff hockey. game one. caps-flyers. we have a preview next. michelle: just moments away an update on the accident with injuries. we will hear from jamie sullivan. she is on traffic watch for us. the outer loop of the beltway in lanham is closed. we have a timetable

the manager of the national aquarium said the octopus found a weak spot in the tank and got free and ithered eight feet across the floor of the aquarium to a drain that led to the bay. inky is likely rooming the sea floor back to his natural habitat. they are known to be intelligent and curious. jonathan: that is a smart ok pus. free free one, too. coming up next at "abc7 news at 4:00" -- ford is taking applications from the wannabe owners of the new g.t. super car. not cheap. the six-figure cost and who will rise to thestop of the applicants. for the most expensive ford kimberly: i'm kimberly suiters in the "7 on your side" help center. we are helping you today. if you want to buy or sell your home we have a robust group. phone lines are already lighting up. call 703-236-9220. we are going to check with in kerry. is now the time to sell? >> absolutely. accident time. the market is -- an excellent time. the market is hot. a good time to get money for your house. kimberly: quick example of a crazy sell? >> we have had a lot of bidding wars. we had one on the market for 660 days and the

inky the octopus slith they ared his way out of the national aquarium of new zealand and hasn't been seen since. he squeezed his rugby ball- sized body through a gash in the tank and slithered all the way to the ocean. he has not been seen again. >> if we learned anything from nemo, it is all drains lead to the ocean right? >>> helping girls get the gowns of their dreams. >> eyewitness news kicking off the prom scene in style. how a store is helping girls sparkle on their big night. there is no faking it in i hope we have a buyer for the house. me too! what are the neighbors doing here? bill! hey! come in, come in! i didn't know your home wifi could stream so many devices at the same time. dad, it's time warner cable. 300 megs. crazy-fast. and we were right across the street the whole time. the whole time. make your home as connected as possible with time warner cable. with speeds up to ultra-fast 300 megs. get 50 meg internet for $39.99 per month. call now. would anybody like to see the kitchen? anybody? dad! you can get wifi all over this place. cool! switching is easy. i know, rig

. >> he had been in the national aquarium. but he escaped.>>there -- inky got into a drainhole.o learn how to take food from a human's hand. they are known to be clever and they can unscrew jars even from the inside. it's not surprising. >>> you remember the challenge to raise money for als? there's a new one to help veterans. >> it is called 22 push-ups. you can see frank doing it right there. it is to do 22 which push-ups without stop -- 22 push-ups without stopping and then challenge your friend. >> it is to combat the high suicide rate that is seen in veterans returning from home. 22 veterans commit suicide each day and more needs to be done to offer them help and support. that is you.>> this is how it started. jacob unger issued the challenge to frank somerville who challenged me. jacob's wife served in afghanistan. i did my push-ups and that is my nine round fitness gym that i go to. >> it looks like you could do another 22. >> thank you. i stopped at 22. it is all in fun, but it is for a good cause to prevent suicide among veterans. you can go to our facebook page for ktv

octopus escaped from the national aquarium of new zealand. ctopus was able to return to the ocean after escaping through a narrow pipe. the aquarium says inky slipped through a small gap in his enclosure slid across a wet floor and squeezed through the nearly 6-inch pipe. he left behind tentacle sucker marks on the floor. he ended up in the aquarium after getting rescued from a fishing net. >> at a cat may have to recall 85 million air bag inflaters if they can't prove they're safe on top of the 28 million recalled since 2014. the company says they have a tendency to explode and send metal or glass shooting at passengers it costs about a hundred bucks to replace the air bag it could cost the company billions. >>> would you like some chemicals with that? new research those shows there might be a high level in fast food. thalates are chemicals in food packaging in vinyl gloves many restaurant workers wear. they're banned from children's toys, baby bottles and pass fires. over occurrence they may affect the development of mail reproductive system

. >>> an octopus has escaped from the national aquarium of new zealand and returned to the ocean. >> octopus named inky slid across a wet floor and escaped through a narrow pipe in his enclosure. the octopus was given to the aquarium two years ago after being rescued from a crayfish pouch. >> inky escaped. >> it's free willy octopus version. >> yes. you're absolutely right. >>> let's check the roads and see how it's looking out there. ♪[ music ] >> a look the our morning commute this is a trouble spot near southbound 101 a multi- car cra chp is headed to the scene but no real delays yet there. and taking a look at the san mateo bridge, cars in both directions not bad. the metering lights are on. at the bay bridge toll plaza. mass transit bart experiencing some delays looks like about 15- minute delays because of an equipment problem on the train. but you can see ace train, caltrain and muni they are all running with no delays. now here's the forecast with brian. >> we have a beautiful day in the offing for the bay area with plenty of sunshine today after we had some showers move sout

inky had been living in new zealand's national aquarium. we say had been because he escaped.home and slipped out in the mesh across the floor and into a drain hole. marine biologists might have guessed it would have happened. they already had been impressed when inky learned how to take food from a human hand. find out morning our instagram page. followis @ktvu2. >> bartz board of directors are expected to reconsider a plan that punishes seat hogs on crowded trains. >> the proposal was tabled last month after concerns about penalizing people who occupy more than one seat when trains are empty. if approved, the rules would now apply during weekday commute hours and warnings must be given before citations can be issued. violators could be fined $100 and up to $500 for repeat offenses. >> today lyft is launching a lyft line service in silicone valley. the service matches passengers heading along similar routes and puts them in the same visit. they are also launching in san diego, denver, philadelphia, seattle, newark. lyft says those are some of the fastest growing markets. anot

inky the octopus had been living in new zealand's national aquarium.ecause he escaped. >> he waited until staff went home for the night. then inky slipped out through a gap in the mesh in the top of his tank across the floor, and into a drain hole. marine biologists maybe could have seen this coming because they were very impressed with the fact that inky learned how to take food from a human hand. >> we popped this story up on our instagram page. it's ktvu 2. so many people saying, you go, inky. free inky. if you want to read more, ktvu 2 on instagram. and throw your comment up there. a lot of people on team inky, as it were, today. >> can you imagine seeing it? >> such a beautiful animal. >> time is 8:45. the san jose sharks are kicking off the first round of the playoffs in l.a. how the team is already preparing for monday's game back here in the bay area. >> first, there is new hope in the 2014 kidnapping of so many girls in africa. it sparked # bringbackourgirls. up next why some of their parents have restored hope. >>> good morning. we are lookin

a male octopus in case you werew wondering it was a male at theat national aquarium of new zealand madeosure and returned himselh to the open ocean. >> what? what? >> yes. see ya. >> inky the octopus because they spray ink when they're,, what wt cornered or troubled or whatev whatever. ink key the octopus slipped s through a small gap in enclosuru slid across a wet floor, steve,s and then squeezed through the nearly 6-inch pipe.nc >> he plotted this.otte >> he wanted to go back into the open sea. >> he must have seen somebody s else do it. >> he was given to the aquarium after being rescued from a crayfish pod. they were helping him out.. escape surprised few in theurprf world of marine biology octopi o are known for strength,trengt dexterity and intelligence.gee if you can well and back at homh i say inky, run inky, run.. yes.yes. that's my favorite story of thee day. da but he was good part about it. >> if i recall, he crawledal through things no man shouldo ns ever.ev >> he went on the floor and -- a do you understand what i'm saying. >> do i not recall half of nemoo was about them g

national study on speed limits. >>> first the octopus too smart to be contained how he escaped from his aquarium and went back into the ocean. ♪ >>> tensions are high after russian jets buzz a u.s. navy ship several times monday and tuesday it happened in the baltic sea and u.s. military officials are calling it a simulated attack. the jets were flying so low they created waves in the water. sometimes coming within 30 feet of the u.s. destroyer. no action was taken on board the uss donald. other than trying to radio the russian pilot they ignored those radios calls. >> this is classic cold war strategy. remember vladimir putin was a colonel in the kgb he's testing prodding us. when he sees us do nothing he fills that vacuum. >> spokesman for russian's defense ministry he's confused by american's reaction and pilots used all measures of precaution. >> you decide 2016. the next primary is five days array way. >> voters in new york are next to head to the polls. 27,000 showed up to support bernie sanders in washington scare park in manhattan last night. hillary clinton is ahead in the polls for the empire state but s