- Submerged Yacht in Sicily: Scuba Divers Delve Deeper
Following the capsizing of a luxurious sailing yacht off the Sicilian coast, skilled divers have successfully penetrated the vessel's hull. To accomplish this, the cave-experienced divers were required to break through a three-centimeter thick underwater glass pane. This information was shared by the Italian news agency ANSA, referencing the local fire department. They gained entry into the yacht, "Bayesian", through a narrow aperture, but have yet to reach the cabin areas below deck, where the six unaccounted individuals are presumed to be.
The "Bayesian", measuring roughly 50 meters in length, rests at a depth of 49 meters on the ocean floor. According to the fire department, the ship is now lying on its side, making the underwater operations more intricate. On Tuesday, the fire department's diving teams managed to explore some areas beneath the ship's bridge.
The "Bayesian" succumbed to the treacherous conditions of a severe storm with powerful winds early Monday morning, near the Porticello port. The vessel was carrying a total of 22 passengers. Seventeen people were successfully rescued and transferred to land following the incident. Initially, seven individuals were reported missing, but a body was subsequently discovered in the water. The extensive search for the six remaining missing individuals continues.
Official reports identify the six missing individuals as four British nationals and two American citizens. The missing party includes British entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his daughter, as well as two couples.
The retrieval of the passengers is proving to be a challenging endeavor, reminiscent of the "Costa Concordia" rescue operation. The cruise liner sank off the Tuscan coast in 2012, resulting in the tragic loss of 32 lives. As one of the participating divers put it, "The 'Bayesian' is a miniature 'Concordia'."
The divers are currently attempting a sailor's challenging task, navigating through the submerged hull of the "Bayesian" for the sake of rescue. Despite the success in entering the yacht, the narrow aperture offers minimal access, mirroring the complexity faced during the "Costa Concordia" rescue operation.
