“Three orcas came straight at us and started hitting the rudders.' A video shows orcas, also known as killer whales, swimming towards a boat competing in the Ocean Race, a competitive racing challenge.
More and more orcas, also known as killer whales, are having their time in the spotlight. On Thursday, as a crew of racers approached the Strait of Gibraltar, their boat was attacked by a pod of orcas. A video shows the whales swimming towards the boat, slamming into it, and biting the rudders while the crew tries to scare them off.
“This was a scary moment,” Team JAJO skipper Jelmer van Der Beek told. “Three orcas came straight at us and started hitting the rudders. Impressive to see the orcas, beautiful animals, but also a dangerous moment for us as a team.” Van Der Beek and his team were competing in the Ocean Race, which sees world class sailors racing in a competitive ocean challenge.
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