Orcas Damage Two Yachts Off Spain Within 24 Hours
Spanish coastguards said the mammals sank one yacht and damaged three others in four incidents, with rescuers towing boats to port.
- On Friday, a pod of orcas rammed a 14-metre Swedish-flagged vessel named Vai off the coast of Galicia, smashing its rudder and forcing the two occupants to issue a Mayday call.
- Thursday had seen four separate orca interactions near the Iberian Peninsula, which the Finisterre Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre coordinated, leaving one boat adrift and damaging three others' rudders.
- During Thursday's most dramatic incident, two people required rescue after orcas destroyed the rudder of the pleasure craft Idem near Estaca de Bares; the vessel subsequently sank despite a private boat's towing attempt.
- Nearby vessels and CCS Finisterre dispatched assistance to targeted sailors, preventing injuries across all incidents, while the Glatisant and Kador safely reached port after encountering the marine mammals.
- Hundreds of orca attacks have occurred in recent years, including a sinking off Portugal last October; experts remain uncertain why these marine mammals target vessels, suggesting sport or perceived threat.
28 Articles
28 Articles
A flock of orcas has repeatedly struck a sailing yacht off the northwestern coast of Spain, severely damaging the rudder and forcing the crew to seek help. Dramatic footage shows four orcas swimming around the 42-foot yacht Seika, while repeatedly striking it in the back. In the video, five Ukrainian crew members can be heard shouting in horror: “Oh God, God” as the animals continue to circulate around the ship. During the collision, a large par…
Sailing Crew Attacked By Rogue Pod Of Orcas Off Spain Captured The Wild Siege On Video
While there has never been a documented instance of a wild orca attacking a human being, there have been numerous orca attacks on sailboats off the Iberian Peninsula (Portugal and Spain) in recent years. The orcas have been observed ramming boats and causing damage to the hulls and rudders as sailboats have passed through the […] The post Sailing Crew Attacked By Rogue Pod Of Orcas Off Spain Captured The Wild Siege On Video appeared first on Bro…
Spain investigates likely shooting of endangered 'grandmother' orca
Spain's Environment Ministry has ordered an investigation into the likely shooting of a rare Iberian orca that was filmed swimming with wounds to its dorsal fin, Deputy Prime Minister Sara Aagesen said on Friday.
The orcas are manifesting a great aggressiveness this summer
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 44% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
