The group said that American crewmember Brian Race , 25 , from New York , was jabbed twice in the face with a bamboo pole receiving lacerations above his right eye and on his nose . Conservation group claims crew were attacked with grappling hooks . Two crew were struck with iron hooks , the group says . It claims a third crew member was struck twice in the face with a bamboo pole . The boat is now being towed to shore by another vessel and will be inspected for damage before it can return to service.
Conservation group claims crew were attacked with grappling hooks . Two crew were struck with iron hooks , the group says . It claims a third crew member was struck twice in the face with a bamboo pole . The boat is now being towed to shore by another vessel and will be inspected for damage before it can return to service.