The passengers reported sudden blows to the hull and rudder before the water started seeping into the ship.
A nearby oil tanker rescued the two onboard and transported them to Gibraltar.
The yacht was left to sink into the ocean.
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Experts believe the orcas involved to be a subpopulation of about 15 individuals given the name Gladis.
I definitely think orcas are capable of complex emotions like revenge, she told NPR.
I dont think we can completely rule it out.
Further, it doesnt seem that this behavior is spreading to other orca pods.
Now we dont see that anymore.
Hopefully, the boat ramming phenomenon will come and go like any other trend.
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