All articles tagged with #boat attack
Originally Published 1 month ago — by AP News
The Pentagon was aware of survivors after a September attack on a drug boat in the Caribbean but still conducted a second strike, leading to congressional investigations into the legality and decision-making behind the military actions, with key figures like Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth under scrutiny.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The New York Times
A Venezuelan fisherman, Chad Joseph, is believed to be among six people killed when the US military destroyed a suspected drug vessel near Trinidad, raising concerns about civilian casualties in anti-drug operations.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
A shooting from a boat at a waterfront bar in Southport, North Carolina, resulted in 3 deaths and at least 8 injuries. The suspect, who fled the scene, was detained by the Coast Guard, and authorities are investigating the motive and identity of the shooter.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Inertia
A pod of orcas was filmed attacking and sinking a sailboat off the coast of Portugal, with multiple incidents reported in recent years involving orcas ramming and sinking boats near Spain, Portugal, and the Strait of Gibraltar, though no injuries occurred in the recent events.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
A sailor off the coast of Portugal had a terrifying encounter with a pod of orcas when they attacked his boat for 30 minutes. The sailor, with 55 years of experience, set off an emergency alert while the orcas continued to follow and attack his boat. Despite his attempts to stop them, the orcas persisted until a rescue boat arrived. The boat was eventually towed back to shore, where the orcas continued their assault. The sailor believes the orcas were younger and didn't intend to sink the boat.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KABC-TV
A pod of Orcas attacked a boat off the coast of Spain, breaking off both rudders. Experts suggest the attacks might be a form of "revenge" for years of being injured by boats. There have been dozens of reports of orca attacks on boats in the area in the past year, and experts are unsure if the whales are "playing" or seeking revenge.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
Three people were killed and 10 others were wounded when Russian forces attacked a boat carrying evacuees away from flooding caused by the destruction of a Ukrainian dam. Both countries have announced they have each returned nearly 100 soldiers that were held captive to their rightful sides. Ukraine's anticipated counteroffensive and defensive actions were underway, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged $375 million in new military aid and $7.5 million for humanitarian assistance for the flood response.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
A group of killer whales attacked and severely damaged a sailboat off the coast of southern Spain, breaking its rudder and piercing the hull. This is the latest in a series of orca assaults on vessels on Spanish and Portuguese coasts. Scientists suspect young whales might imitate the behavior of a traumatized orca called White Gladis. The Atlantic Orca Working Group has reported 18 such interactions this month in the region. All killer whale populations are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Newsweek
A pod of around 20 killer whales attacked a ship off the south coast of Spain, marking the second such incident in the region this month. Researchers believe the attacks may be driven by a single, revenge-bent female, which has taught the other orcas to follow suit. The orcas may be engaging in an unusual sort of playful behavior or defensive behavior based on trauma. Conservationists have called for continued protection of the pod and the species while managing interactions in a way that does not cause harm to humans or the whales.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
A British couple on a sailing course off the coast of Morocco were attacked by a pod of at least six killer whales, who bumped their boat for an hour. The crew managed to navigate to safety despite high winds and big swells. The orcas were seen chasing pieces of debris that turned out to be from the rudder of the sailing yacht. The Strait of Gibraltar, which separates Europe and Africa, has been referred to as "orca alley" due to the large number of whales.