Captain Investigated in Yacht Sinking Tragedy

Italian prosecutors are investigating the captain of the Bayesian superyacht, James Cutfield, for potential manslaughter and negligence after the vessel sank off the coast of Sicily during a storm, resulting in seven deaths, including British tech magnate Mike Lynch and his daughter. The yacht, built to withstand severe weather, was reportedly struck by a sudden, powerful meteorological event, possibly a waterspout, causing it to sink within minutes. Despite this, authorities are examining whether negligence, such as not securing the yacht properly, contributed to the tragedy. Survivors and experts have pointed to potential errors like an open side hatch that may have allowed water to flood the yacht rapidly. The investigation is at an early stage, and it remains unclear if other crew members will also face scrutiny. Autopsies on the victims are pending, awaiting formal notifications to those under investigation.