A luxury yacht named Bayesian sank in bad weather off the coast of Palermo, Italy, with six tourists, including British technology tycoon Mike Lynch, remaining missing. The superyacht was traveling in strong winds and rough seas when it capsized around 5am, and authorities are still searching for the missing individuals. So far, 15 people have been rescued from the water, with four believed to be British and two American.
The wreckage was discovered by fire and rescue services, with a body found near the site at a depth of 50 meters, believed to be that of the yacht’s chef. While the identity has not been officially confirmed, local media reported that the vessel was flying a British flag at the time of the incident. The exact cause of the sinking is not yet known.
A body was discovered by fire and rescue services, which is believed to be that of the yacht’s chef. The exact cause of the sinking is not yet known, but Italian authorities and emergency services are working to locate the missing passengers, with widespread concern sparked by the incident. Mike Lynch’s spokesperson has declined to comment on the incident.
Six Tourists Missing After Luxury Yacht Sinks Off Sicily’s Coast (Image via Getty)
The Bayesian is a luxury superyacht known for its sleek design and high-end features, and it is likely that the ship was carrying a wealthy clientele, including Mr. Lynch, who is the co-founder and former CEO of the British software company Autonomy. The incident has raised questions about the safety of luxury yachts and the precautions taken to prevent such incidents.
An investigation is likely to be launched to determine what happened, but for now, authorities are focused on finding the missing passengers and bringing them to safety. The search efforts are ongoing, with rescue teams working tirelessly to locate the six missing individuals. The incident has also raised questions about the conduct of the yacht’s crew and the actions they took before the accident.
It is not clear if the crew was experienced in going rough seas, or if they took adequate precautions to ensure the safety of passengers. These questions will likely be answered as the investigation into the incident unfolds. For now, the focus remains on finding Mike Lynch and the five other missing individuals and bringing them to safety.
