An orca attack on a sailboat occurred off the northern coast of Spain, leading to warnings for British sailors regarding the risks of encountering orcas. Two sailors from a French yacht were rescued by the Spanish coastguard after reporting the attack near Bilbao. While such incidents are unusual in the Basque Country, orca attacks are more frequent in the Strait of Gibraltar. Experts have advised sailors to be knowledgeable about how to handle encounters with orcas, as sightings have recently increased in different regions.
"British sailors are being warned to be cautious after a sailboat was rammed by orcas off the coast of northern Spain, marking a rare incident in the Basque Country."
"The Spanish coastguard rescued two sailors on a French yacht after they reported being attacked by killer whales. Such interactions are typically uncommon in this region."
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