Sperm Whale Pod Sinks Yacht Tai Tam in Remote Pacific; Four Crew Rescued After 18-Hour Ordeal
A pod of sperm whales struck and sank the 52-foot yacht Tai Tam in the remote South Pacific, forcing four crew members into a life raft. The vessel, traveling from New Zealand, was hit by six to eight whales, causing severe hull damage and steering failure. After an 18-hour survival effort, the crew was rescued by a container ship with no injuries.