Whale Sinks Yacht in South Pacific, Stranding Crew for 18 Hours Before Rescue
A yacht was reportedly struck and sunk by a whale in the South Pacific, leaving its crew adrift and stranded for roughly 18 hours before rescue teams reached them alive. The episode, which prompted a military-led response, underscores the hazards of remote ocean travel where severe weather, distance and wildlife can quickly turn a voyage into a life-threatening emergency.
