An unknown number of orcas managed to sink another sailing yacht near coastal Morocco in the Strait of Gibraltar.
A sailing yacht sunk in the Strait of Gibraltar on Sunday after an unknown number of orcas — also known as killer whales — slammed into the vessel with two people on board and caused a water leak, officials said. Both crew members were rescued by a passing oil tanker that brought them safely to Gibraltar, said Spain 's maritime rescue service.The incident happened at around 9 a.m.
The greatest threats exist between May and August, when officials say that pods of killer whales are most commonly seen in those parts of the Atlantic. But previously recorded incidents suggest those dangers may be present at any time. Last October, a Polish boat touring company reported that a pod of orcas had managed to sink one of its yachts after repeatedly slamming into the steering fin for 45 minutes, causing it to leak.
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