Orca attack sinks yacht, family of five rescued
A British family's holiday turned to terror when orcas attacked and sank their yacht, leading to a dramatic sea rescue of three children and their parents in Portuguese waters.
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Orcas Launch Terrifying 45-Minute Attack on Sailboat Off Portugal
A British couple's sailing holiday turned into a nightmare as a pod of orcas launched a sustained, aggressive assault on their 40ft yacht near the Iberian Peninsula, causing catastrophic damage and forcing a mayday call.
Orcas Sink Luxury Yacht in Coordinated Attack Off Portugal
A pod of killer whales has sunk a 50ft sailing yacht in a coordinated attack near Gibraltar, marking the latest incident in a mysterious series of orca assaults on vessels in the region.
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British Couple Killed in Lisbon Funicular Collision
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