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Story summary
- On September 15, 2025, a pod of killer whales sank a tourist yacht off Portugal's coast near Fonte da Telha beach.
- The yacht, operated by Nautic Squad, was carrying five people, all of whom were rescued.
- A second vessel with four individuals also needed help after encountering the same orcas near Cascais.
- Authorities reported no injuries, ensuring all individuals were safe.
- Since 2019, orca attacks on boats have risen, with approximately 500 incidents from 2020 to 2023, possibly due to orca boredom.
