A sailing yacht was reportedly attacked and sunk by killer whales off the Spanish coast, forcing its crew to be rescued. The incident highlights continuing safety concerns for sailors in waters around the Iberian Peninsula, where encounters with orcas have been reported in recent years.

The article’s available text identifies no casualties, the yacht’s location, its size, or the number of people rescued. It presents the event as another serious confrontation between a vessel and killer whales, ending with the crew needing assistance after the boat sank.