Video: 'Alien-like' creature spotted in Bristol harbour

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This strange glowing creature was seen swimming in Bristol harbour earlier in the week.

John Tombe uploaded this 30-second footage onto YouTube. What do you think it is?

Suggestions so far include a bioluminescent jellyfish or a marine salp that has drifted off course due to the weather. Oh, and aliens, of course...

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