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Luxury Superyacht Sinks Off Italy Coast: Search Resumes for Missing Passengers

 

Rescue teams and divers are intensifying their efforts to locate six missing passengers after a luxury superyacht sank during a violent storm off the coast of Sicily. The yacht, named the Bayesian, was carrying 22 people when it capsized. Here’s what we know:

  • The Missing:
    • Mike Lynch: A British tech magnate, often referred to as “Britain’s Bill Gates.”
    • Jonathan Bloomer: Chairman of Morgan Stanley International.
    • Chris Morvillo: A lawyer from Clifford Chance.
    • Others: The missing also include Lynch’s daughter and the wives of Bloomer and Morvillo.
  • Rescue Challenges:
    • The yacht lies approximately 164 feet underwater, complicating the search.
    • Divers are working in 12-minute shifts due to the depth.
    • Obstructions inside the wreck hinder navigation.
  • Survivors:
    • Fifteen people were rescued by nearby boats and brought ashore.
    • Lynch’s wife and 14 others survived.
    • Tragically, one person lost their life.

The incident has sent shockwaves through the maritime community, leaving many hoping for a successful rescue operation. Our thoughts are with the families of the missing passengers during this difficult time.


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