Mike Lynch Missing After Yacht Capsizes Off Sicily

Mike Lynch, the British tech entrepreneur known for founding Autonomy Corporation, is missing after the superyacht Bayesian sank during a storm off the coast of Sicily on August 19, 2024. Lynch, 59, is among six individuals unaccounted for, while 15 others, including his wife Angela Bacares, were rescued. The yacht, which had 22 people onboard, reportedly capsized due to a tornado. Lynch's disappearance comes shortly after he was acquitted of fraud charges related to the controversial sale of Autonomy to Hewlett-Packard in 2011, a case that had drawn significant media attention. One body has been recovered, believed to be that of the yacht's chef, and search efforts are ongoing. The incident has raised concerns regarding yacht safety and emergency preparedness for high-profile individuals.