Would a whale attack a yacht?

22 July 2010, 6:58 am

A 40-tonne whale launched itself onto a yacht off Cape Town. Was it an act of aggression or just a badly timed leap? Ralph Motes and Paloma Werner were out for a nice sailing trip off Cape Town in their 33ft yacht when they got more than they bargained for. While these middle-aged South African sailors were minding their own business, a 40-tonne whale leapt out of the water and on to their boat ...... Read More »

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