The decaying corpse of Mike Lynch's daughter was unearthed.
The high-end yacht belonging to British tycoon Mike Lynch met its demise on Monday during a tempest, close to the Sicilian coast. Divers have now located the sixth deceased individual inside the submerged vessel, suspected to be Lynch's daughter who had been missing. The body will be lifted from the "Bayesian" by professional divers, reaching a depth of 50 meters. Seven casualties have been accounted for in total, with Lynch, a prominent figure in the British business realm at 59 years old, also included among the dead. Lynch's wife, who was also aboard, is among the 15 survivors.
Out of the 22 individuals aboard, it's presumed that seven lost their lives, including two pairs of friends of Lynch. The remnants of Lynch, the ship's chef, and the two deceased couples had already been retrieved prior to this discovery.
It seems that the impending storm was not detected by the yacht's crew or guests. The "Bayesian," a 56-meter-long vessel enamored by a 18th-century British mathematician and considered one of the largest sailing yachts worldwide, was remarkably close to the shore - only about half a nautical mile, or 900 meters, away.
The cause of the catastrophe remains unclear. Suspicions are mounting against the captain, a New Zealander, who piloted the yacht. He reportedly claimed, "We didn't anticipate it." However, the captain's account raises concerns. He was interrogated by authorities for prolonged hours, but the public prosecutor's office has yet to declare whether an investigation will ensue.
Lynch planned a celebratory trip
Lynch intended to commemorate his court victory over the sale of his company with a family and friend soirée on the sailing excursion. Regrettably, half of the passengers have perished.
The acquainted couples who perished were Jonathan Bloomer, chief of Morgan Stanley's investment bank, and his spouse Anne Elizabeth, as well as lawyer Chris Morvillo and his wife, Nada. At the time of the disaster, they had all been in their respective cabins, unfortunately unable to evacuate. The crew, save for the chef, all survived the accident.
Recent demise of another friend
Lynch was often hailed as the "British Bill Gates" in his homeland. Lynch sold his software company, Autonomy, to Hewlett-Packard for 11 billion US dollars (approximately 10 billion euros) in 2011, a debacle considered one of Silicon Valley's poorest takeovers.
According to allegations, Lynch, in conjunction with former financial manager Steve Chamberlain, misrepresented the business status of the company to Hewlett-Packard. Both Lynch and Chamberlain were cleared of these charges. Tragically, Chamberlain also recently passed, struck by a car while jogging.
Rescue workers are currently working to retrieve the body of Lynch's daughter from the depths of the "Bayesian". Despite their efforts, the captain's account of the unexpected storm has raised concerns and suspicions.
As the rescue operation continues, some of Lynch's closest friends, including Jonathan Bloomer and Chris Morvillo, perished in their cabins during the disaster. Their tragic deaths add to the growing list of casualties from the celebratory trip that turned into a catastrophe.
