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