Unfortunate Situation Near Sicily - Retrieval of Two Deceased Individuals from Submerged Luxury Vessel
Following the submergence of the lavish yacht "Bayesian" roughly 2.5 days ago off the Sicilian coast, divers have recovered two cadavers from the submerged vessel, situated at a depth of approximately 50 meters. According to Italian news outlet ANSA, citing authorities, the first body discovered was that of the ship's cook, leading officials to suspect that up to seven individuals may have perished.
In the aftermath of this tragic incident, which took place barely half a mile from the shore on Monday, the exact details remain unclear.
The "Bayesian'"s injured captain was subjected to a lengthy interrogation by law enforcement. As reported by "La Repubblica", he commented, "We didn't anticipate this." A gathering of 22 individuals, including British billionaire Mike Lynch and his entourage, were aboard. The absence of Lynch, 59, and his 18-year-old daughter, has profound implications, while his wife managed to survive.
Potential causes of the yacht's sinking off Sicily
Due to its position on its side on the ocean floor, search efforts have become increasingly challenging. On Tuesday, experts were able to investigate a few rooms located beneath the bridge before eventually reaching the passenger cabins within the lower deck. At this point, survival chances are virtually nonexistent.
Speculation surrounding the sinking of the 56-meter-long "Bayesian" ensued early Monday morning as it plunged below the waters in the midst of severe storm conditions near the Porticello harbor. Experts have yet to determine whether an open hatch or an improperly set rudder controlling the ship's draft were contributing factors to the accident.
Renovations on the luxury yacht in 2020
The yacht succumbed to the waters following a 15-year tenure before undergoing extensive renovations in 2020. During this time, the vessel received a draft-reduction system that could facilitate sailing and entry into harbors with much more limited depths when fully deployed.
In this country's tabloids, Lynch is commonly likened to a "British Bill Gates." After selling his software business Autonomy to Hewlett-Packard for $11 billion (€9.94 billion) in 2011, Lynch garnered immense attention. However, an allegation of financial misrepresentation concerning the company's financial health arose against Lynch and his former finance manager, Steve Chamberlain, who sadly perished in a car accident while jogging. A trial in San Francisco resulted in both parties being acquitted of any wrongdoing.**
In light of the ongoing investigation, the missing billionaire Mike Lynch and his daughter's whereabouts remain uncertain, with their absence on the Luxury yacht "Bayesian" causing significant concern. The multi-million dollar renovations conducted on the yacht in 2020, including the installation of a draft-reduction system, are now under scrutiny as potential factors contributing to the Luxury yacht's sinking off Sicily.
