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flag Killer whales sank a tourist yacht near Portugal, injuring none, in the third such incident since 2019.

flag A pod of killer whales sank a tourist yacht near Fonte da Telha beach in Portugal, injuring no one, as all five crew members were rescued by nearby boats. flag The incident, part of a growing trend of orca boat encounters in the Iberian region since 2019, marks the third boat sinking attributed to orcas in the area. flag At least 500 orca interactions with vessels have been reported, with 20% resulting in damage. flag Experts suggest the whales may be seeking stimulation or acting out of boredom, though the Iberian orca population remains critically endangered with fewer than 50 individuals.

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