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The crew of the Ocean Race's Team JAJO endured several heart-stopping minutes on their approach to the Strait of Gibraltar on Thursday when their boat came under attack from a pod of orcas.
Video footage shows the orcas, also known as killer whales, circling the Dutch yacht before accelerating toward it, ramming into it and biting the rudders. The crew banged on the hull of the ship in an attempt to drive off the orcas.
"This was a scary moment," Team JAJO skipper Jelmer van Beek said. "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.
"We took down the sails and slowed down the boat as quickly as possible, and luckily after a few attacks, they went away."
Orcas attack boat during around-the-world race
The crew of the Ocean Race's Team JAJO endured several heart-stopping minutes when their boat came under attack from a pod of orcas.
The crew of the Ocean Race's Team JAJO endured several heart-stopping minutes on their approach to the Strait of Gibraltar on Thursday when their boat came under attack from a pod of orcas.
Video footage shows the orcas, also known as killer whales, circling the Dutch yacht before accelerating toward it, ramming into it and biting the rudders. The crew banged on the hull of the ship in an attempt to drive off the orcas.
"This was a scary moment," Team JAJO skipper Jelmer van Beek said. "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.
"We took down the sails and slowed down the boat as quickly as possible, and luckily after a few attacks, they went away."
