United KingdomKiller whales attacked and sank a sailing yacht named Idem off the northwest coast of Spain, near Estaca de Bares. The two crew members were rescued by a nearby motorboat and later taken to the nearby town of Carino by a Coast Guard vessel. This incident followed three other similar encounters with orcas in the same area, where multiple yachts had their rudders damaged. In some cases, the damage was severe enough to cripple the vessels, requiring Coast Guard intervention, while others managed to reach shore with minor damage. All incidents were coordinated by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (CCS) in Finisterre. Similar orca-related rescues have occurred in the region, such as a previous incident in October 2023 where a family was saved after their yacht was sunk.
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