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Orca Attacks Yacht near Scotland - 1st such incident in northern waters

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  An orca attacked a yacht near Scotland on Monday, June 20, 2023. This is the first such incident in northern waters. The sailor, a retired Dutch physicist named Dr. Wim Rutten, was sailing solo from Lerwick to Bergen, Norway, when he was attacked. Rutten said he was fishing for mackerel off the back of the boat when he saw the orca through the clear water. The mammal swam up to the boat and started ramming the stern. Rutten said the orca hit the boat so hard that it created "soft shocks" through the aluminum hull. The attack lasted for about 10 minutes, and Rutten said he was "very frightened" by the experience. He said the orca's breathing was "very loud," and he was worried that the animal might try to flip the boat over. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS BOOK Fortunately, the orca eventually swam away, and Rutten was able to continue his journey without further incident. He said he was " relieved" to be safe, but he was also "puzzled" by...

TSB has begun an Investigation into the Implosion of the Titan Submersible

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The TSB is investigating the cause of the implosion The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has begun an investigation into the implosion of the Titan submersible following its return to port in Newfoundland. The TSB is investigating the cause of the implosion, as well as the safety of the submersible and its operation. The Titan submersible was launched from the Polar Prince support ship on June 1, 2023. The submersible was on a routine dive to explore the wreck of the SS Saguenay, a steamship that sank in 1942. However, the submersible suffered an implosion while on the dive, and all three occupants were killed. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS eBook The TSB has interviewed the crew of the Polar Prince and the operators of the Titan submersible. The TSB has also recovered the wreckage of the submersible and is conducting a detailed examination. The TSB is expected to issue a preliminary report on the investigation in the coming weeks. A final report will be issued once the investigati...