Investigation Deepens After Yacht Sinks Near Sicily

A tragic incident occurred when the luxury yacht 'Bayesian', owned by British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, sank off the coast of Sicily on August 19, resulting in the deaths of Lynch and six others. The yacht encountered a severe storm, possibly a 'downburst,' which led to the vessel tilting and passengers being thrown into the water. Crew member Matthew Griffiths described the chaos and efforts to rescue as many people as possible, resulting in 15 survivors. Italian authorities are investigating Griffiths, captain James Cutfield, and engineer Tim Parker Eaton for potential manslaughter and shipwreck charges, although no formal charges have been filed. Naval experts are puzzled by the rapid sinking of the high-end yacht, which should have withstood the storm.