Off the coast of NW Spain, sailboat Amidala rammed by orcas, causing rudder damage, requiring a five-hour tow to shore.
Off the coast of northwestern Spain, a sailboat named Amidala was rammed by orcas, causing severe damage to its rudder. The Belgian crew reported the incident and was promptly towed to shore by the maritime rescue service. This is one of several similar boat attacks by orcas off the coasts of Spain and Portugal, with scientists yet to determine the reasons for this behavior. The crew faced challenging weather conditions during the towing operation, which took more than five hours.
August 26, 2024
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