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Neil Shaw

Couple attacked by killer whales while on sailing course

A British couple has relived the terrifying moment they were attacked by killer whales. Janet Morris and Stephen Bidwell were enjoying a sailing course off the coast of Morocco when they spotted a pod of orcas.

Some of the mammals then started bumping the boat - an attack which continued for an hour. Also faced with high winds and big swells, the able crew managed to navigate to calmer waters - and to safety.

Business consultant Janet, 58, said: "I couldn't believe it when I saw them - it's extremely rare. We were sitting ducks. We were amazingly calm but underneath we were thinking, 'Oh my god'.

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