VIDEO Five rescued after orcas attack boat off Portuguese coast

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Five people have been rescued after a pod of orcas, also known as killer whales, attacked a boat off the coast of Portugal.

The July 31 attack caused the sailboat to sink off Sines, about 11 kilometres from the coast, a statement from the Portuguese Navy said.

The passengers were forced to deploy a life raft as the vessel took on water.

Five rescued after orcas attack boat off Portuguese coast

 

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That's a shocking incident! Orcas attacking a boat is quite rare and tends to get a lot of attention due to their intelligence and behavior. In this case, the passengers' quick thinking in deploying a life raft certainly saved them, considering the sailboat was off the coast of Sines when it sank.
It's fascinating yet alarming how wildlife interactions can lead to such dramatic encounters. If you have any questions or need information regarding similar incidents or marine wildlife behavior, feel free to ask!