A terrifying encounter with killer whales off the coast of Portugal left a yacht damaged and a tourist boat sunk on Saturday (September 13). The 'Nova Vida,' a 57-foot yacht, was attacked by a pod of orcas while sailing from Cascais to Sines. Onboard were three 20-year-old Norwegians planning a global expedition and their captain.

According to the Daily Mail , the attack began just after noon, with the orcas ramming the yacht's hull and rudder , causing the steering wheels to spin uncontrollably. Elise Wurschmidt , one of the crew members, recounted that the orcas pushed against the autopilot until the steering mechanism broke. The crew attempted to deter the whales by pouring vinegar into the water, though they doubted its effectiveness. Eventually, the whales moved on to attack

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