In the video, a person is seen holding an octopus over a pot of boiling water. The person then proceeds to submerge the octopus into the boiling water. The octopus is then removed from the water and placed back into the pot. The person repeats this process several times, submerging the octopus into the boiling water and then removing it. The video provides a close-up view of the octopus being boiled, allowing viewers to see the details of the octopus and the boiling water. The person handling the octopus appears to be experienced in this process, as they handle the octopus with ease and care. Overall, the video provides a detailed and informative look at the process of boiling an octopus.