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Killer whales damage boats in Spanish, Portuguese waters in puzzling new behavior

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Newest development May 26, 2023 · 4 reportsKiller whales damage boats in Spanish, Portuguese waters in puzzling new behavior

A pod of killer whales repeatedly rammed a yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar this week, damaging it enough to require Spanish rescuers to come to the aid of its four crew members.

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  1. Killer whales are ramming into boats and damaging them. The reason remains a mystery.

    Headline from CBS News ·

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    Killer whales damage boats in Spanish, Portuguese waters in puzzling new behavior

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  1. CBS News

    Killer whales are ramming into boats and damaging them. The reason remains a mystery. (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Reported incidents of orcas ramming into boats, including yachts and sailboats near the Spanish and Portuguese coast have tripled in the last two years, according to data released by GTOA, a group that researches orcas in the region.

  2. Insider

    Killer whales near Spain have sunk 3 sailboats. A lonely orca named Luna who got separated from his family 20 years ago also damaged boats — but scientists say he just wanted to play. (opens Insider)

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    Luna the orca became famous for befriending humans off Vancouver Island, but his behavior caused damage to boats and eventually himself.

  3. Fox News

    Killer whales damage boat in latest attack off Spain (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    In an incident captured on video, killer whales severely damaged a sailboat off the coast of Spain. It is the latest in a series of attacks this month.

  4. Phys

    Killer whales damage boats in Spanish, Portuguese waters in puzzling new behavior (opens Phys)

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    A pod of killer whales repeatedly rammed a yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar this week, damaging it enough to require Spanish rescuers to come to the aid of its four crew members.

  5. Al Jazeera

    Killer whales damage boat in latest orca incident off Spain coast (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Dozens of incidents involving groups of orcas and boats reported off the Spanish, Portuguese coasts so far this year.

  6. Towleroad Gay News

    Killer Whales Wreck Boat In Latest Attack Off Spain (opens Towleroad Gay News)

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    Towleroad Gay News's feed description

    MADRID (Reuters) - Killer whales severely damaged a sailing boat off the coast of southern Spain, the local maritime rescue service said on Thursday, adding

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