Tragic Incident: Yacht Sinks During Tech Magnate's Acquittal Celebration
Tech Magnate's Acquittal Celebration Turns Deadly
Police divers resumed searching Tuesday for six people believed trapped in the hull of a superyacht that sank in deep seas off Sicily, including a British tech magnate who was celebrating his recent acquittal on fraud charges with those who had defended him at trial. The resting place of their sailboat is some 50 meters underwater off Porticello— a depth requiring special precautions that complicated recovery efforts.
Details of the Incident
- The Bayesian, a 184-foot British-flagged yacht, was moored about a half-mile offshore when a storm rolled in before 4 a.m. Monday.
- Civil protection officials believe the yacht was struck by a tornado known as a waterspout.
- Footage from closed-circuit cameras showed the yacht disappearing within a minute.
Survivors and Missing Persons
Fifteen of the 22 people aboard survived, including a mother who saved her 1-year-old baby during the storm. One body has been recovered, identified as the chef on board. However, six others, including tech tycoon Mike Lynch, remain unaccounted for, prompting a massive search operation.
This incident reflects the precarious nature of celebrations involving technology leaders, where tragedies can swiftly overshadow achievements.
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