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Portuguese Air Force Rescues Family from Orca Attack

10/16/2025

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The Portuguese Air Force rescued a French family of five after their yacht was attacked by orcas on October 10, 2023.
The 36-foot yacht, Ti’fare, sank over 55 miles from land after being rammed multiple times.
The family, including three children aged eight, ten, and twelve, sent an SOS signal and evacuated to a life raft.
They were picked up by a fishing vessel and airlifted to safety, with all members reported safe after medical evaluation.
This incident is part of a series of orca attacks on boats in the region.

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The Portuguese Air Force rescued a French family of five after their yacht was attacked by orcas on October 10, 2023.
The 36-foot yacht, Ti’fare, sank over 55 miles from land after being rammed multiple times.
The family, including three children aged eight, ten, and twelve, sent an SOS signal and evacuated to a life raft.
They were picked up by a fishing vessel and airlifted to safety, with all members reported safe after medical evaluation.
This incident is part of a series of orca attacks on boats in the region.