19.09.2025 15:10
A group of killer whales off the coast of Portugal attacked a tourist boat, causing the yacht to sink. At the same time, another Norwegian yacht in the area was also targeted. The crew managed to survive by pouring vinegar on the whales. The Norwegian yacht named Nova Vida lost control after the rudders were struck multiple times.
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The incident off the coast of Portugal shocked onlookers. A group of killer whales attacked a tourist boat, causing the yacht to sink. At the same time, another Norwegian yacht in the area was also targeted, while the crew tried an interesting method to survive: pouring vinegar on the whales.
The Norwegian-flagged yacht named Nova Vida was attacked by orcas while heading from Cascais to Sines. The crew lost complete control as the rudder was hit multiple times and the boat began to spin in circles. The footage showed the rudders turning rapidly and the boat shaking, revealing terrifying moments.
Crew member Lisa Festervoll described their experience, saying, "The large whales constantly targeted the rudder. The boat shook violently, we lost control. We were stunned as a six-meter whale passed by us."
Desperate sailors tried to stop the attack by pouring the vinegar they had on the whales. Although it is unknown how effective it was, after a few minutes of tense moments, the orcas turned their attention to a tourist boat named Oceanview in the area.
Oceanview, which became the target of the killer whales, suffered severe damage in a short time and sank. Five people on board were rescued at the last moment. The crew of Nova Vida, which was at the scene, waited for help for about an hour and a half. They then managed to return to shore by activating the emergency steering system.
Portugal's coast guard confirmed that Oceanview sank five nautical miles off the Fonte da Telha coast. According to local media, the same group of orcas had previously collided with another sailing vessel, leading to the rescue of four people.
It has been noted that similar incidents have increased in the region in recent years. Since 2020, approximately 500 attacks have been recorded. No direct harm has come to people, but many boats have suffered serious damage, and some have completely sunk.
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