In 2001, a yacht sought refuge on a remote Atlantic island. Days later, its inhabitants were battering fish with cocaine

In 2001, a yacht carrying cocaine from Venezuela was damaged near the Azores and some of its cargo was dumped into the sea.

Many bales washed ashore on São Miguel, turning into a major incident later associated with Rabo de Peixe.

The episode permanently changed the fishing community and the village’s public image.

It later resurfaced as a cultural phenomenon through Netflix series and documentaries.