Tornado Strikes Luxury Yacht off Sicily
Tornado Strikes Luxury Yacht off Sicily

Tornado Strikes Luxury Yacht off Sicily

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A luxury yacht named 'Bayesian' sank off the coast of Sicily early Monday morning due to severe storm conditions, leaving one body recovered and six individuals still missing. The vessel, which was carrying 22 people, faced a tornado that struck around 5 a.m. local time while anchored half a mile from Porticello. Of the passengers, 15 were rescued, including a one-year-old boy taken to a hospital in Palermo, while the missing include four British nationals, two Americans, and one Canadian. Authorities are continuing search operations, utilizing divers and helicopters to locate the remaining individuals. The yacht, flying a British flag, had a diverse group of passengers, including individuals from various nationalities. This incident has drawn significant attention as rescue efforts remain underway.

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