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Orcas Sink Tourist Boat in Portugal; Passengers Rescued
9/19/2025
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- On September 16, 2025, a tourist boat sank after orcas attacked it off Portugal's Fonte da Telha beach.
- Video shows orcas ramming the boat, leading to its sinking.
- A nearby Nautic Squad Club vessel rescued all five passengers without injuries.
- Later, another incident occurred in Cascais Bay involving a different boat and four passengers.
- Experts believe the orcas may be acting out of curiosity, not aggression.
