Five Bodies Found in Sunken Yacht Off Sicily

The luxury superyacht Bayesian sank off the coast of Sicily during a violent storm, resulting in the recovery of five bodies, with one individual still missing. Among the deceased are British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter, Hannah, while the identities of the other recovered victims have not been confirmed. Fifteen people were rescued from the yacht, which was caught in a waterspout, an unusual weather phenomenon for the region. The head of Sicily’s civil protection agency, Salvatore Cocina, stated that searches for the missing person will continue, and an investigation into the incident will follow. The tragedy highlights the rare occurrence of such severe storms in the northern Mediterranean, according to maritime experts. Security footage captured moments before the yacht capsized, revealing the chaotic conditions it faced.