The first time orcas appeared near his catamaran, Florian Rutsch was surprised, but prepared.
He scattered sand in the water, which some sailors thought could act as a deterrent (unsubstantiated).
Then he slammed the engine into full throttle, moving away from the group (advice supported by the Spanish government).
This time, to deter them, the crew also tried another idea that had been passed along: booming a curated playlist of heavy metal — titled “Metal for Orcas” — through an underwater speaker.
The crew had to call for help, and eventually Spanish rescue authorities arrived and towed the vessel to port.
Persons:
orcas, Florian Rutsch, Rutsch
Locations:
Gibraltar, Spanish