Superyacht Sinks Off Sicily: Mike Lynch Among Those Missing After Yacht Disaster
Superyacht Sinks Off Sicily
In a tragic incident, a superyacht has sunk off the coast of Sicily, leaving several individuals missing, including renowned tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch. According to Camper and Nicholsons, the yacht Bayesian encountered severe weather conditions, resulting in a rapid sinking near Palermo on Monday morning.
Current Situation
The yacht was carrying 12 guests and 10 crew members. Of these, 15 individuals have been rescued by the Italian coast guard, while a body has been recovered and six remain missing. Lynch’s wife, Angela Bacares, has been confirmed safe.
Lynch’s Background
Mike Lynch, once the chief executive of Autonomy, recently faced a prolonged legal battle regarding the sale of his company to Hewlett-Packard in 2011, which culminated in his acquittal of criminal charges earlier this year.
Ongoing Rescues and Investigations
The Italian coast guard reported that the yacht sank to a depth of approximately 50 metres. Of those rescued, many are of British, American, and Canadian nationalities, with eight transferred to local hospitals. The situation remains fluid as rescue efforts continue.
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