Mike Lynch Status Uncertain After Yacht Incident Near Sicily
Mike Lynch Missing After Yacht Incident
Mike Lynch, one of the UK’s best-known tech entrepreneurs, is among those missing after a luxury yacht sank off the coast of Sicily. Reports indicate the yacht, known as the Bayesian, succumbed to severe weather conditions.
Details of the Incident
- The Bayesian was 56m long.
- It sank near Palermo early on Monday morning.
- 12 guests and 10 crew members were aboard.
Of the 22 people on board, 15 have been rescued by the Italian coast guard with varying nationalities involved, while reports confirm that one body has been recovered. Six remain unaccounted for, raising concerns.
Background on Mike Lynch
Previously, Lynch, the former chief executive of Autonomy, endured a 12-year legal battle regarding his company’s $11bn sale to Hewlett-Packard in 2011. In June, he was acquitted of criminal charges, which was seen as a significant victory for the tech entrepreneur.
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